Delicious Pakistani Okra Recipe

Name: Delicious Pakistani Okra Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 kg okra; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 5 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, without seed; salt; 3/4 large onion, sliced; 3 tomatoes, diced; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 green chili; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1
Heat 1 and 1/2 Tbsp of oil in a fry pan on high heat.
2
Add Okra and let it cook until some okay start to go brown (about 5 mintues); stirring frequently.
3
Remove Okra from the pan and set aside on a plate.
4
Put the remaining oil in the pan.
5
Add sliced onions, cumin seeds, green chillis and red pepper flakes and stir on high heat untill onions start to turn brown.
6
Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, tomatoes then stir and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
7
Add okra and tamarind and mix things together well.
8
Cover and simmier on low - med heat for 30 minutes.
9
Serve hot with roti or rice with dhal.
10
Enjoy !

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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: 1/4 kg okra, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 5 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, without seed, and more.

Yes, Delicious Pakistani Okra Recipe 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!