8    Pork chops, each about
1/2-in. thick 2 lb total
Weight
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 1/2 c  Onion, chopped fine
2 ts Garlic, minced
1 c  Water
1/2 ts Cumin
1/8 ts Paprika
1/2 ts Turmeric
1    Bay leaf

1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to
hold the chops in one layer. Add the chops and cook
until nicely browned on one side, about 5-6 min. Turn
the chops and cook on the other side about 5 min. Pour
off all the fat from the skillet. 2. Return the
skillet to the heat and scatter the onions and garlic
around the chops. Cook briefly, stirring. Add the
water and sprinkle the chops with cumin, paprika,
turmeric and bay leaf. Cover closely and cook about 30
min. over low heat. 3. Serve the chops with the sauce
poured over.