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 Spicy okra
 
 
This spicy okra can also be served stuffed into Indian bread.
 
1 lb    fresh okra, washed and trimmed  
4 tbs    olive oil  
1/4 tsp    cumin seed, slightly roasted  
1 tbs    grated fresh ginger  
2   dried red chilies  
 
1 tsp    turmeric  
1/2 cup    yogurt  
  curry leaves  
  salt to taste  
 
1 Heat the oil over moderate in a heavy pan. Add cumin and ginger. Fry for 1 minute. Add okra and chilies. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
2 Lower the heat. Add turmeric and yogurt. Stir to mix well. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes.
3 Add the curry leaves and cook for a further 5 minutes. Serve warm, with rice.
 
Servings: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   182.17  
Calories From Fat (70%)   127.26  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 14.46g   22%  
Saturated Fat 2.24g   11%  
Cholesterol 1.87mg   1%  
Sodium 1303.10mg   54%  
Potassium 428.59mg   12%  
Carbohydrates 11.31g   4%  
Dietary Fiber 3.84g   15%  
Sugar 4.51g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 7.47g      
Protein 4.40g   9%  
 
 Recipe Type
Fall, Gluten free, Light meal, Main meal, Side Dish, Supper, Vegetarian, Winter
 
 Cooking Tips
To prepare the okra, wash it under cold running water. Snip off the stems. Pat dry with kitchen towel.
We prefer olive oil, but use ghee as cooking fat for a more authentic flavor.
Try this recipe with green beans instead of okra.
 
 Recipe Source

Source: All Foods Natural

 
     
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