Roopa Gulati

Stir-Fried Okra

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Curry Lovers Cookbook: From Keralan Fish Curry to Koftas in Cinnamon Masala
Curry Lovers Cookbook

By Roopa Gulati

Published 2007

  • About

When fried until crisp, okra takes on a deliciously nutty flavour, and is sharpened with the tang of dried mango powder and red chillies. You can add a sweet-sour note by including freshly grated coconut and a touch of brown sugar to the filling.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) okra
  • 4 ts

Method

  1. Cut the tops off the okra and make an incision along the length of each one to make a pocket to fill with the spices.
  2. Combine the mango powder, chilli powder, turmeric, and salt. Using a teaspoon, sprinkle ½ tsp of the mixed spices inside the okra. (You will have som