This is a very simple vegetarian recipe for Okra cooked with Olive Oil and Pomegranate molasses. It is very simple and light on the stomach. When people try this recipe out they will be wondering about the secret of the delicious taste and be surprised how good it tastes due to the usage of pomegranate molasses. The Okra dish is served with fresh pita bread or white rice on the side.
Ingredients
1/2 kilogram okra, frozen or fresh
Four fresh tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
Juice of one lemon
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Minced Garlic, optional
Preparation
1. Fry the okra in the olive oil until it has some brown color to it
2. Add the salt and pepper
3. Add the diced fresh tomatoes and the chopped cilantro
4. Add the lemon juice and the pomegranate molasses
5. Cook together until the okra becomes soft.
6. You may add garlic at the end, and it is only optional.
Credit: Foodista