Curried Okra With Tomato Recipe

Name: Curried Okra With Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh okra or (10 ounce) packages frozen okra; 4 cups tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and crushed or 4 cups canned tomatoes, crushed, preferably organic; 1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup onion, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 tablespoons hot green chili peppers, chopped (optional); 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, fresh, chopped; 3/4 cup chicken broth, preferably homemade and unsalted (or vegetable broth); salt & fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh okra or (10 ounce) packages frozen okra
4 cups tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and crushed or 4 cups canned tomatoes, crushed, preferably organic
1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons hot green chili peppers, chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons coriander leaves, fresh, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth, preferably homemade and unsalted (or vegetable broth)
salt & fresh ground pepper

1
If fresh okra is used, trim off tough stems.
2
If frozen okra is used, defrost and drain.
3
Put the tomatoes in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
4
Cook, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the tomatoes are reduced to about two cups.
5
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat and add onions and garlic.
6
Cook, stirring, until the mixture is softened.
7
Sprinkle with curry powder and ground coriander and cook briefly.
8
Stir in the tomatoes and cook about five minutes; reduce heat if mixture is sticking.
9
Stir in chilies and fresh coriander.
10
Add the okra, chicken broth and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until the okra is tender.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh okra or (10 ounce) packages frozen okra, 4 cups tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and crushed or 4 cups canned tomatoes, crushed, preferably organic, 1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup canola oil, 3/4 cup onion, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Curried Okra With Tomato falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Okra With Tomato

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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