Saturday, December 18, 2010

Okra (Lady’s Fingers) Curry



Okara (Lady’s Fingers) these hairy and sticky vegetable helps to relieve constipation and sticky substance in okra is used to treat gastric ulcer. It’s a good source of soluble fiber which helps in controlling the cholesterol level.


Serves 2-3
Ingredients


200g okra wash & slice diagonally
2 green chilies sliced diagonally
1 onion diced
Few curry leaves
Pinch of turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp curry powder
Salt to taste
200ml low fat milk / 100ml coconut cream
1 tomato roughly chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice


Method


Add all ingredients in a large wok, except lemon juice. Cover the lid and cook for 5 minutes till okra is soft.


Turn off heat, mix lemon juice and serve with rice.

Okra on Foodista

5 comments:

  1. this curry looks delicious and sounds great to go with rice.. thanks for sharing..

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  2. tnx for your lovely comment, it's yummy with rice

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  3. I never enjoyed these lady fingers when I was small, but things have changed now. I will have to try your recipe it is a bit different from my own.

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  4. it's tasty with rice, add lemon juice at the end it will prevent stickiness. stay tuned for lady finger stir fry, and gravy recipes

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  5. it's tasty with rice, add lemon juice at the end it will prevent stickiness. stay tuned for lady finger stir fry, and gravy recipes

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