Sweet & Sour Okra

14 oz Young okra, trimmed & cut

-- into 2" lengths 7 ea Garlic cloves

1 ea Dried red chili

7 tb Water

2 ts Cumin

1 ts Coriander

1/2 ts Turmeric

4 tb Vegetable oil

1 ts Cumin seeds

1 ts Salt

1 ts Sugar

4 ts Lemon juice

Blend the garlic, chili & 3 tb water into a paste & empty into a bowl. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander & turmeric. Mix. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin seeds & let them sizzle for a few seconds. Slightly reduce the heat & pour in the spice paste. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the okra, salt, sugar & lemon juice along with remaining water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover tightly & cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.