First we take the stems of the okra with the help of a knife and remove it well. In a deep bowl, wash the okra well, then squeeze half a lemon and keep it in lemon water for a while. Meanwhile, we chop our onion to eat and put it in a pot and fry it in olive oil until golden. Meanwhile, cut the peeled tomatoes into cubes and add to the onions. When the tomatoes soften after a while, add the tomato paste, salt, sugar and spices and mix. Add the washed and drained okra, stirring just once, and close the lid. If the okra has absorbed the tomato juice, you can add boiling water a little at a time. Meanwhile, let’s not forget to add the juice of half a lemon. Then we wait for it to cook over low heat, checking from time to time if it is cooked but trying not to stir it too much. When it cools down a bit after cooking, you can transfer it to a plate and enjoy.

Okra recipe with olive oil