Spiced Okra Recipes

Ingredients :

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander seeds

2 tsp mustard seeds

2 tsp sunflower oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp grated fresh root ginger

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp chili powder

1 lb okra

1/4 pint vegetable stock

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

salt and pepper

1. Dry-fry the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds in a small frying pan until they start to pop and give off a smoky aroma.
2. Remove from the heat and grind to form a rough powder.
3. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion, garlic and ginger, fry over a moderate heat for 10 minutes until golden.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, cover and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes.
5. Add the roasted spices, turmeric and chili powder, okra and stock.
6. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer over a very low heat for 20 minutes, until the okra is tender.
7. Stir in the coriander and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot.

Serves 4

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