Okra Delight: A Stew That Will Make You Say Oh-Cho!

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 lb (450g) ochro/okra, washed and ends trimmed