Masala Okra

Name: Masala Okra
Ingredients: 1 lb okra pods, no more than 4 inch in length; 12 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 14 teaspoon salt; 14 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 12 teaspoon cumin seed; 12 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 -2 medium tomatoes, diced

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb okra pods, no more than 4 inch in length
12 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
14 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 teaspoon cumin seed
12 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 -2 medium tomatoes, diced

Directions

1

Wash okra and carefully remove the stem taking care not to cut into the pod.
2

Cutting into the pod will cause the okra to release the sticky juices which will have an affect on the finished dish.
3

Combine the turmeric through coriander and set aside.
4

In a heavy skillet heat the oil and add in the cumin and black mustard seeds.
5

Fry for about 2 minutes or until the seeds begin to sputter.
6

Scrape in the reserved spice mixture and fry for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
7

Add in okra, tossing to coat with spices.
8

Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes or until tender.
9

Turn off heat and stir in diced tomatoes, serve.