Description
Okra is dusted with Indian spices, then stir-fried on high heat until it is crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Scale
Ingredients
3 cups okra, cut into 1 cm. rounds
2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. urad dal
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. red Kashmiri chili or 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt to taste (approx. 1-1 1/4 tsp.)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan for 2 mins on med. heat. Add urad dal and saute for 4-6 mins. till it starts browning.
- Add 1/2 tsp. each of mustard and cumin seeds and saute for 30 secs. until the seeds start popping.
- Toss in the veggies and cook for 3 mins, until they start turning soft.
- Add 1/2 tbsp. oil and turn the heat upto high. Season the veggies with 1 1/4 tsp. salt + 1/2 tsp. each of turmeric and red Kashmiri chili powder. It is important to turn the heat up because salt will draw out the water in the okra. Watery okra tends to have a mucus-like consistency. In order to avoid this, we burn off any excess water as quickly as possible.
- Stir the okra frequently, for about 3 mins., making sure all the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add 1/2 tbsp. more oil and cook on high for another 4-5 mins.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Turn off stove and serve. Okra Sabzi is ready!
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 1.6
- Sodium: 589
- Fat: 7.2
- Saturated Fat: 0.9
- Carbohydrates: 8.5
- Fiber: 3.7
- Protein: 2.4
- Cholesterol: 0
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