Bamya Alich'a (Ethiopian-Style Okra)

Ingredients

• 4 cups okra, trimmed and split lenthwise (seeded if mature)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups red onions, minced
• 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
• 2 jalapenos, minced

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat oil.

2. 2

   Cook onions until light brown.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower heat, and stir in garlic, ginger, and cardamon. Add the okra and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add chiles and cook five more minutes.