Okra & Green Pea Curry Recipe

Name: Okra & Green Pea Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup diced tomato, from one 15-ounce can; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, defrosted; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; ½ cup water; 2 ¾ teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 cup diced tomato, from one 15-ounce can
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, defrosted
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
½ cup water
2 ¾ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup cilantro, chopped

1
In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
2
Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Stir in the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.
5
Increase the heat to moderate.
6
Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until no liquid remains in the pan, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the okra, peas, water, and salt and simmer just until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.

240

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 onions, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Okra & Green Pea 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.

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Okra & Green Pea Curry

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