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Bhindi (Okra) Curry

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Category: Vegetables, Side Dishes, Indian

 Ingredients List

  • 1 ts Mustard seed
  • 1 ts Coriander seed
  • 1/2 ts Fenugreek seed
  • -- slightly crushed
  • 1 ts Ground turmeric
  • 2 ts Ground cumin
  • 2 ts Paprika
  • 1/2 ts Asafoetida
  • 12 oz Okra
  • 3 tb Mustard oil
  • 1 md Onion, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 Inch piece ginger, chopped
  • 4 oz Tomatoes
  • 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Chiles, chopped

 Directions

Wash the okra, top and tail, and cut into approximately 1/4" pieces (or
leave whole after topping and tailing if preferred). Fry mustard, coriander
and fenugreek seeds in mustard oil for 2-3 minutes (cover the pan or the
mustard seeds will leap out all over the kitchen!). Add garlic, onion and
ginger; fry gently for about 10 minutes more. Make the ground spices into a
paste with a little water, add to the pan and fry for a further 10 minutes.
Add okra, tomatoes, green pepper and chiles. Cover and simmer very slowly
until the okra is tender but not sloppy (about 15-20 minutes). Serves 3-4
as a main course, 5-6 as a side vegetable.

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