Spiced Okra With Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• 2 pods green cardamom (optional)
• 1 whole dried habanero (optional) (see note)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral cooking oil, such as canola
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• Kosher salt
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• One 1-inch piece ginger (1/2 ounce; 15g), smashed and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought (see note)
• One 14-ounce bag frozen okra pods (see note)
• Cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving