Okra With Coriander And Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb okra (or frozen, in a pinch)
13 ounces chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 ounces fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until transparent and golden.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the okra to the pan and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes, then add the tomato, sugar and lemon juice, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Stir in the coriander (cilantro), remove from the heat and serve.