Indian Cookery Lessons

Fried Okra

Okra, or lady’s finger, has recently become very popular at Indian

take aways

. This dish is usually served as a

vegetarian side dish. It makes an excellent accompaniment with Roti or rice.

Serves 6:

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Method:

Heat oil in a frying pan. Add 1 teaspoon onion seeds, green chillies, onions and fry for 3-4 minutes or until the onions
have turned golden brown.

Lower heat. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon salt
and fry for another minute.

Next, add the okra and turn heat to high. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add some coriander next.

Cover the lid and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander.

Variation:

Add desiccated coconut, cumin powder,

ed chillie powder

and yoghurt for a spicier dish.

Tips:

Wash okra before chopping rather than after chopping it! Mixing a teaspoon of turmeric and some salt before frying

makes it crispier and crunchier in taste.