Okra Vegetable Recipe

Name: Okra Vegetable
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 kg okra, washed dried thoroughly and cut into slices (cut it diagonally so that the slices appear elongated and not round); 1 onion, sliced; 2 green chilies, slit; 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, cut minced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 sprig curry leaf; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional); 3 tablespoons tamarind extract, soak a walnut sized ball of tamarind in 1/2 a cup of water (or according to taste); salt; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

1/2 kg okra, washed dried thoroughly and cut into slices (cut it diagonally so that the slices appear elongated and not round)
1 onion, sliced
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, cut minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaf
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
3 tablespoons tamarind extract, soak a walnut sized ball of tamarind in 1/2 a cup of water (or according to taste)
salt
1 tablespoon oil

1
Heat 1 tblsp oil in a wok.
2
Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, sliced onions and green chillies.
3
Saute till onions turn translucent.
4
Add the ginger and garlic and the cumin and turmeric powders.
5
Then add the sliced okra and the salt.
6
Saute till just mixed through so that it does not get sticky.
7
Let it cook on low till the okra is almost cooked without stirring.
8
Add the tamarind extract and mix and cook till the okra is cooked through.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kg okra, washed dried thoroughly and cut into slices (cut it diagonally so that the slices appear elongated and not round), 1 onion, sliced, 2 green chilies, slit, 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, cut minced, and more.

Yes, Okra Vegetable 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 Vegetable

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