Pan Seared Spiced Okra with Cashews

Here is a wonderful way to prepare okra using some very aromatic spices.

   1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seeds

   1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

   1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds

   1/4 teaspoon turmeric

   Pinch of cinnamon

   1/4 cup cashews roughly chopped

   2 tablespoons vegetable oil

   1 pound small okra, halved lengthwise

   Salt

   2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

In a small bowl, blend together the cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, cinnamon.

In a large non stick skillet (or two, if necessary) heat the oil. Add the okra, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until browned, 4 minutes longer.

Stir and try to turn over as much of the okra as you can and cook over low heat until tender, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and sprinkle with the spice mixture.

Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Drizzle the lemon juice over the okra and add the cashews. Stir together and serve.