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Okra Curry

Okra is a good source of Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, Iron, Folate and Phosphorus. It is also believed to be a good antioxidant. It helps in developing strong bones due to Vitamin K present in it. Also it improves eye sight, stabilizes blood sugar, improves memory etc. It contains folate, which is why okra is recommended for pregnant women for proper child development. It is rich in nutrients and low in calories, thereby managing body weight.Okra is one of the vegetable which can be prepared in a weekly rotational basis. Okra plant grows easily in tropical areas and during summer season in cold countries. Make sure to plant this vegetable, and enjoy the regular yield from your kitchen garden.
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Course: curry, Lunch Recipe, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 Okra
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 5 Garlic
  • 1 Green Chilli
To Roast and Grind
  • 1 Cup Coconut
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
For Seasoning
  • Mustard
  • 1 Red Chilli
  • Curry Leaves
  • 3 Small Onion (sliced)

Method
 

  1. Dry roast coconut till it changes colour. Then add Coriander powder, Turmeric powder and chilli powder. Turn off heat and let it cool.
  2. Grind to a smooth paste with enough water once it cools down.
  3. In a pan add coconut oil and sliced garlic. Saute for about 2 min till it changes colour
  4. Now add chopped onions and green chilli
  5. When onions are slightly cooked add okra
  6. Saute till okra is completely cooked
  7. Then add a chopped tomato
  8. And cook till its completely done.
  9. Now add the grinded coconut mix and salt.
  10. And a cup of water
  11. Cover and cook till it boils.
  12. In another pan add oil, splutter mustard, onions, curry leaves and red chilli
  13. Add to the curry
  14. Delicious Okra curry is ready to be served with rice.