Indian Curried Okra

Submitted by Cluich

"When you think of okra, you usually think of Southern food, but it's really tasty when curried up Indian style."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb okra
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt, to taste

directions

1. Remove the stemsfrom the okra and cut into 1-in. slices.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then add the onion and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the okra, chili powder, turmeric, tomato, and salt, and cook, covered, for about a half hour (until the okra is tender).
3. Add the garam masala, cardamom, and nutmeg, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for another couple of minutes. Serve hot.