Indian Okra Braise

Name: Indian Okra Braise
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shredded coconut; 1 pound okra, washed and cut to 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon nigella seeds; 1 small onion, peeled and sliced; 2 fresh green chilies, sliced; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Silk Road Cooking

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

About

Okra originated somewhere around the Horn of Africa and was spread through the spice route to the rest of the world. In the American south it is used to make gumbo. It is a relatively recent arrival in China, but it has been very popular in Indian cooking and the cooking of the central part of the Silk Road region from ancient times.

Ingredients

Indian Okra Braise

4 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1

Asia
India
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a wok or deep skillet, over medium heat, until very hot. Add the nigella seeds and cook for 10 seconds (keep a cover handy to stop any seeds from flying out). Add the onion and chili, and stir-fry for 10 minutes, until translucent.
Add the