Okra In Curd Recipe

Name: Okra In Curd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g okra; salt; sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, to taste (if using this do not add the chilli while preparing the okra); 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; For tempering; 2 teaspoons oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Urad Dal (white split lentils); 1 red chile, halved (if not adding cayenne pepper to the curd); 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 3 -4 curry leaves; finely chopped coriander (to garnish)

Servings: persons

250 g okra
salt
sugar
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, to taste (if using this do not add the chilli while preparing the okra)
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
For tempering
2 teaspoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Urad Dal (white split lentils)
1 red chile, halved (if not adding cayenne pepper to the curd)
1 pinch asafoetida powder
3 -4 curry leaves
finely chopped coriander (to garnish)

1
Take the curd in a bowl and beat it by adding a little buttermilk/ water into a fine paste.
2
Wash and dry and then cut the okra into round slices of a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 an inch (as I do) or even bigger.
3
Add chilli powder (if using),cumin powder, salt and a little sugar to taste and keep it aside.
4
Heat pan with the cooking oil and add the mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli (if using) and curry leaves.
5
Add asofotoeda and the cut okras and keep stirring till the okras are crisp and fried.
6
Let the crisp okras cool for 10 minutes.
7
Mix them with the prepared curd.
8
Garnish with finely chopped corriander leaves.
9
Note: Use the chilli either in the okra or the cayenne in the curd.
10
Do not use in both.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g okra, salt, sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, to taste (if using this do not add the chilli while preparing the okra), and more.

Yes, Okra In Curd 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Okra In Curd

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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