Okra With Green Chilli

Submitted by Brian Holley

"This is a very good side dish to accompany a curry. The use of fresh okra is important, tinned okra is too mushy. Simple and quick to make with just a few ingredients this is a must dish."

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh okra, in 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 2 green chilies, seeded
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• water
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 lemon, juice of

directions

1. In a processor blend half of the onion with the garlic, ginger, chilli, coriander and cumin, add a little water to make a thin paste.
2. In a pan heat the oil and fry the remaining onions till golden and remove them and set aside.
3. Add the spice mixture to the pan and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
4. Add the okra, lemon juice and 4 fluid oz of water, simmer till the okra is tender.
5. Serve garnished with the fried onion.

Reviews

[AmandaInOz]

The coriander and lemon really shine through in this dish. The okra is quite refreshing and would go nicely with a curry with lots of heat. Tasty and quick to prepare! Thanks Brian!