Sweet & Sour Okra
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | ounces |
okra
young, trimmed, cut into 2 inch lengths |
|
| 7 | each |
garlic cloves
|
|
| 1 | each |
red chili peppers
dried |
*
|
| 7 | tablespoons |
water
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cumin
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
coriander
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
sugar
|
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404.6 | ml/g |
okra
young, trimmed, cut into 2 inch lengths |
|
| 7 | each |
garlic cloves
|
|
| 1 | each |
red chili peppers
dried |
*
|
| 105 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
cumin
|
|
| 5 | ml |
coriander
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 2E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
Directions
Blend the garlic, chili and 3 tablespoons water into a paste and empty into a bowl.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander and turmeric.
Mix.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Slightly reduce the heat and pour in the spice paste.
Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the okra, salt, sugar and lemon juice along with remaining water.
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover tightly and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.
