Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  14      ounces        okra -- fresh, tender,
                        -- trimmed
                        -- cut into 3/4"
                        -- lengths
   7      cloves        garlic
   1                    hot red chili pepper dried
   7      tablespoons   water
   2      teaspoons     ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      ground coriander
     1/2  teaspoon      ground turmeric
   4      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      teaspoon      cumin seed
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   4      tablespoons   lemon juice

Preparation:

Clean and cut the okra. Put the garlic and chili into an electric blender with 3 tablespoons water, blend to paste. Empty paste into small bowl and add the cumin, coriander and turmeric, mix. Put oil in frying pan over medium heat. When hot add the cumin seeds and cook until it sizzles, turn heat down and pour in spice, fry 1 minute. Put okra, salt, sugar, lemon and 4 tablespoons water. Stir and bring to simmer for 10 minutes.