OKRA / LADY'S FINGER  STIR FRY

     Lady's finger/Okra as it is popularly called in English-speaking countries is a vegetable rich in Iron, fibre & folates.  Loaded with nutritional benefits it also serves as a tasty accompaniment when cooked and served to suit your palate.  Mostly used in Curries, Stir-fries and Salads around the world, this vegetable is known for its unique slimy nature.
     This is a simple recipe which can be prepared within minutes and all the more it goes along well with Roti & Rice equally.  Mildly seasoned and spiced Okras are stir-fried to perfection.

Course : Side dish
Spice Level : Moderate
Difficulty : Easy
Serves : 4
Author : SM

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes
Cooking Time - 5 - 10 Minutes

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HOW TO COOK OKRA / LADY'S FINGER  STIR FRY

 

INGREDIENTS :

Lady's Finger / Okra - 250 Gms.
Onion - 1 No
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tspn
Kitchen King Masala- 1 Tspn
Cumin Seeds - A pinch
Oil - 1 Tbspn
Salt - To Taste
Sugar - A Pinch

METHOD :

• Wash and clean the Okra / Lady's finger. Trim off the corners and chop them into small pieces
• Heat Oil in a Pan, splutter Cumin Seeds.
• Immediately add finely chopped Onions and saute until onions turn translucent. 
• Add chopped Okras, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Kitchen King Masala, Salt and a pinch of Sugar and give a quick stir.
• Saute the Okras on a low flame until they are done and the stickiness of the vegetable is totally gone.
• Serve hot with Roti/Rice. 

 

TIPS & TRICKS:

To avoid slimy Okra/Lady's Finger: