Okra Curry

Okra Curry

Serves: 4
 
 
Vegetarian
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Okra Curry, you'll need:
  • 500g okra, chopped into ½ inch slices
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • ½ tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. ginger, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 100g canned tomatoes, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 ready to eat whole wheat chapattis

Method

  • Cut the okra into finger-sized pieces.
  • Pour one tablespoon of oil into a frying pan, and place the pan over a medium heat. Once
  • the oil is hot add the mustard seeds. 
  • When the seeds pop, add the cumin seeds and turmeric powder. Cook for 30 seconds then remove.
  • Heat the other tablespoon of oil in a frying pan. Throw in the chopped onions and fry for 4 minutes, then pop in the ginger and garlic and fry for another minute.
  • Whizz the thinned tomatoes in a food processor.
  • Combine the okra, mustard seed mixture and onion mixture in a large saucepan.
  • Add the tomatoes to the saucepan and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes and the dish is ready to serve with whole wheat chapattis!
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 320 | Total Fat 13.2g | Saturated Fat 2.9g | Carbohydrates 42.3g | Fibre 3.9g | Protein 8.8g
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