This is a very simple Okra recipe suitable for vegetarians.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with chapattis or naan. This dish does not go with rice as it is too dry.
Ingredients
- 1lb okra (pick small and firm okra. Rinse okra in cold water, wipe off excess water with kitchen paper and cut off top and tail)
- 4 tbs oil
- 8oz onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbs fresh ginger grated
- 4oz finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- half tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground fresh green chillies (omit for mild)
- 2 tbs freshly sliced green coriander
Method
- Put the oil into a wok or frying pan, add ginger, tomatoes, salt, turmeric and chillies.
- Mix well and simmer for 5 – 8 minutes until the liquid is reduced.
- Add the okra and stir once with a wooden spoon. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat until okra is cooked. Do not stir frequently as okra will break.
- Add sliced onions, mix once, cook covered for 1 minute and turn out into a serving dish, sprinkle the green coriander.
