Bamia Ladyfinger Okra Relish

Saute: 1/2 cup ONION, thinly sliced, in

2 Tbs. OIL until slightly brown.
Chop: 1/2 cup ONIONS

2 cloves GARLlC
CHILI PEPPER (or use 1 tsp. crushed red pepper)
1 inch FRESH GINGER (or use 1 tsp. ground ginger).
Add to oil and saute for 1 minute.

Add 2 Ibs. FRESH OKRA, trimmed at ends and cut in 1 inch slices (or drain two 16 oz. cans of okra).

Saute for several minutes.

Add FRESH TOMATO cut in thin strips.

Saute for 5 minutes.

Pack into hot sterile jar.

Serve hot or cold with meats and fish as a side relish.