Okra Curry Recipe

Name: Okra Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ½ cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (can omit); 1 12 lbs okra, rinsed and dried; 2 garlic cloves; 1 inch gingerroot; 2 green chilies; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; salt; ½ teaspoon garam masala; cilantro, to garnish

Servings: persons

½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (can omit)
1 12 lbs okra, rinsed and dried
2 garlic cloves
1 inch gingerroot
2 green chilies
1 large tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
salt
½ teaspoon garam masala
cilantro, to garnish

1
Slice okra into 1/2-inch pieces and brown in skillet for 8-10 minutes (you may need to add a dab of oil if it sticks to your skillet).
2
In a blender, process the ginger, garlic chilies, tomato, coconut milk, tamarind, coriander and cumin until they form a smooth paste.
3
Heat the oil, add the this processed paste, and cook until golden brown, about 6-8mins.
4
Add the turmeric and salt to taste.
5
Add 1/4cup water, bring to a boil and simmer until the gracy thickens to your liking.
6
Mix in the okra and simmer another 5min or so to infuse flavors.
7
Sprinkle with garam masala, some cilantro and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (can omit), 1 12 lbs okra, rinsed and dried, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Okra Curry falls under the General 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.

Okra Curry

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