Curried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb young okra pods
2 onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon mild curry powder (depending on personal taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Cut off the ends of the okra pods.
Slice the pods into approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch rounds.
Peel and slice the onions.
Place the sliced Okra into a glass or stainless steel bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt.
Cover with the iced water, making sure that all slices are under water; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and drain off the salt water.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
Add the Okra and fry until lightly browned. (Approximately 10 minutes).
Turning frequently to prevent sticking.
Add the remaining ingredients and fry for a further 3 minutes, until the onions are soft.
Serve hot.