Curried Okra Food

BHINDI MASALA (SPICY OKRA CURRY)

Steps:

• Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds together in a large skillet over medium heat until the cumin seeds swell and turn golden brown. Fry the onions in the heated oil for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the mixture and cook another 3 minutes. Stir the okra into the mixture; season with the curry powder and salt. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot.

CURRIED OKRA WITH TOMATO

Steps:

• If fresh okra is used, trim off tough stems.
• If frozen okra is used, defrost and drain.
• Put the tomatoes in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Cook, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the tomatoes are reduced to about two cups.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat and add onions and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, until the mixture is softened.
• Sprinkle with curry powder and ground coriander and cook briefly.
• Stir in the tomatoes and cook about five minutes; reduce heat if mixture is sticking.
• Stir in chilies and fresh coriander.
• Add the okra, chicken broth and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until the okra is tender.

CURRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Cut off the ends of the okra pods.
• Slice the pods into approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch rounds.
• Peel and slice the onions.
• Place the sliced Okra into a glass or stainless steel bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt.
• Cover with the iced water, making sure that all slices are under water; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and drain off the salt water.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the Okra and fry until lightly browned. (Approximately 10 minutes).
• Turning frequently to prevent sticking.
• Add the remaining ingredients and fry for a further 3 minutes, until the onions are soft.
• Serve hot.

FISH CURRY WITH OKRA

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in the mustard seeds and toast until they pop, 10 seconds.
• Add the onions, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until soft and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the coconut, coriander, chili powder and turmeric; cook, stirring and scraping the pan, until toasted, about 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes to the pot. Cook, stirring, until they break down, 4 to 5 minutes. Season the monkfish with salt and pepper. Add the fish and okra to the pot, stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and simmer until the fish is cooked through and the curry has thickened, 13 to 15 minutes; season with salt. Serve with rice and top with cilantro.

CURRIED OKRA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• If using fresh okra, trim, leaving tops intact, being careful not to cut into pods.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion and garlic with ginger and curry powder, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, and water and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in okra, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender, about 10 minutes.

CURRIED OKRA, MUSHROOMS AND GARBANZO BEANS

Steps:

• For the Relish: First you will want to peel your mango and then cut off the flesh from the pit.
• Place the mango in a bowl, and process it with a food processor, or simply mash it with a hand masher, whatever you choose to do.
• Mix in the rest of the ingredients and set aside.
• For the curry: In a clean food processor bowl, place the garlic, ginger, chiles and 3 tablespoons of water, and process until smooth.
• Next, heat your oil in a large saucepan, and add the whole coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds, allowing for the flavors to release a bit.
• Then add the ground cumin, the ground cardamom seeds, and turmeric and cook for about a minute or so.
• Then add the garlic paste that you made in the processor, along with the tomatoes and remaining water.
• Stir to mix well, and then add the mushrooms, okra, and garbanzo beans.
• Stir again, and then bring to a boil.
• Reduce your heat and then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and turn your heat up slightly and cook for about 8-10 more minutes (maybe less depending on your okra), until the okra is tender but not too soft (you dont want mushy okra).
• Remove from heat and add your chopped cilantro, stirring lightly.
• Serve with your mango relish and rice (I like it with basmati).

SPICED OKRA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a large wok or frying pan over a medium heat. Add the oil, then the onions, cooking until soft. Stir in the okra. Add the tomatoes and chilli, then season. Mix well and keep stirring gently, taking care not to break up the okra. Okra releases a sticky substance when cooked, but keep cooking, stirring gently - this will disappear and the tomatoes will become pulpy, about 10 mins.
• Lower heat, add ground coriander and cook for another 5-10 mins. Add 2 tbsp water, cover and let simmer for another 4-5 mins. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with basmati rice or chapati bread.

VEGETARIAN OKRA CURRY

Steps:

• Prepare okras for cooking by removing ends and cutting into 1-2-inch pieces.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add okra.
• Sauté until all of the sticky juices become dry.
• Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet with the remaining oil, add tomatoes and spices.
• Cook over low heat until paste-like.
• Add onions and sautéed okra.
• Stir, cover and let simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with garam masala or black pepper.