Masala Okra
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra pods, no more than 4 inch in length ⓘ
- 12 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander ⓘ
- 14 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 14 teaspoon sugar ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 teaspoon cumin seed ⓘ
- 12 teaspoon black mustard seeds ⓘ
- 1 -2 medium tomatoes, diced ⓘ
Instructions
- Wash okra and carefully remove the stem taking care not to cut into the pod.
- Cutting into the pod will cause the okra to release the sticky juices which will have an affect on the finished dish.
- Combine the turmeric through coriander and set aside.
- In a heavy skillet heat the oil and add in the cumin and black mustard seeds.
- Fry for about 2 minutes or until the seeds begin to sputter.
- Scrape in the reserved spice mixture and fry for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add in okra, tossing to coat with spices.
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Turn off heat and stir in diced tomatoes, serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
636
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).