Okra in Yoghurt

Submitted by Baz231

"This tangy vegetable dish can be served as an accompaniment, but also makes an excellent vegetarian meal served with a lentil dish (Tarka Dhal) and Indian bread (roti or chapatis)."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 450 g okra
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion seeds
• 3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons desiccated coconut
• 1 tablespoon natural low-fat yogurt (plain)
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

directions

1. Wash, top and tail the okra, cut into 1 cm pieces and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a medium frying pan, add the onion seeds, green chillies and onion and fry for about 5 minutes until the onion has turned golden.
3. Lower the heat and add the turmeric and coconut, and fry for about 1 minute.
4. Add the okra, turn the heat to medium-high and quickly stir-fry for a few minutes until lightly golden.
5. Add the yoghurt, tomatoes and finally the fresh coriander. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
6. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.