Okra with Tomatoes

Description

The acidity of the tomatoes helps to cut down the sliminess of the okra.

Ingredients

• 12 boiled okras
• 4 chopped tomatoes
• 4 tbsp bread crumbs
• 1 oz butter
• 1 oz flour
• ½ pint milk
• salt
• pepper
• thyme

Procedures

1. Melt butter, stir in flour for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the milk gradually.
2. Season and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Chop okras, mix with tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs.
3. Turn into a baking dish and pour flour-milk mixture over this.
4. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs and bake for about 15 minutes in a moderate oven.