Delicious Okra

2017-07-22

Course: Main Dish
Skill Level: Moderate

Okra 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.