BBQ Okra

Ingredients:

• 450 g fresh okra
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
   
   In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, sugar, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and celery seeds. Stir.
2. Rinse the okra under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim the stem ends, but do not cut the okra. Place the okra in a large bowl, add the butter, and toss to combine. Add the spice mixture and toss again.
3. To cook, place the okra on a hot grill perpendicular to the bars or thread it onto bamboo skewers, 4-5 at a time, with the sides facing each other (soak the skewers in water first) to prevent the vegetables from falling through the bars into the fire.
   
   Fry the okra until well browned, about 2-4 minutes per side, turning with tongs as needed. Transfer the fried okra to a platter or plates and serve immediately.