Delicious Okra
2017-07-22Okra is a healthy food but traditionally is cooked in a large amount of oil,try this recipe instead.
Ingredients
- 450g lady fingers/okra
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 medium onions,chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh green chillies,crushed
- ½ teaspoon cumin and coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon coriander,leaves and stalks chopped separately
- 1 medium tomato,chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice,optional
Method
Step 1
Wash each okra under cold running water(there is no need to dry them.)Cut them into pieces 1cm–2.5cm long.Set to one side.
Step 2
In a large,non-stick pan,heat the oil,add the cumin seeds and chopped onions and cook until the onions are soft.
Step 3
Add the okra,green chillies,cumin and coriander powder,turmeric and chopped coriander stalks.Mix well.
Step 4
Spoon the tomato on top of the okra mixture and cook uncovered for 5 minutes on a medium heat.Toss the okra every 2–3 minutes after this.Lower the heat and cook for 7–10 minutes or until cooked.
Step 5
Remove from the heat and place in a serving dish. Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle the lemon juice over the dish just before serving.
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
Energy
65 Calories