Ingredients
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- 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 5ml (1 tsp) cumin seeds
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 green chilli, washed and finely chopped
- 450g (1lb) okra
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) turmeric
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) chilli powder
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) garam masala
- 5ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
- 2 tomatoes, washed and chopped
- Salt, season to taste
Instructions
- Fry the cumin seeds in the oil until they turn slightly darker in curry and release their aroma.
- Add the onion, garlic and chilli and fry until softened and slightly browned.
- Add the okra and stir while frying.
- Place a lid on the pan and let it cook further for 3 minutes.
- Add the turmeric, coriander, chilli powder, garam masala and tomato to the okra and stir vigorously until everything is well mixed.
- Place a lid on the pan again and let it cook further for 3 minutes.
- By this time the okra would have shrunk and changed colour. When it’s tender the dish is ready.
- Season to taste and serve as side dish with Indian meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 3.1 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 7.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.1 g
- Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 3 g