Easy Indian Style Okra Recipe
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Easy Indian Style Okra

By: CALIGAL76 
"My Indian friend taught me how to make this easy traditional Indian okra recipe using fresh okra and spices in a skillet."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (106)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound sliced fresh okra
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender. Stir in the okra, and season with cumin, ginger, coriander, pepper and salt. Cook and stir for a few minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the pan. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until okra is tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 23mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by wilso057   view full review
So great! I cut up my okra and soaked in vinegar for 20 minutes, then rinsed. Not slimy at all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by Fran   view full review
Very easy and would make it again. Remember NEVER wash fresh okra (that's what makes it slimy)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2006 by Parco Moon   view full review
We "heart" this okra! It's also very good if you add a diced tomato and some chili powder....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by INSPIRINGOTHERS   view full review
Being from the South with okra very plentiful I am always looking for a new way to cook one of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by KALLIGIRL   view full review
Fantastic! My husband and I, being true Northern Yankees, never tried okra but we are now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by amanda   view full review
I thought this was delicious and easy and vegetarian friendly. I did soak the okra in vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by LuckyMonika   view full review
I increased all the amounts of spices slightly and it turned out tasty. Despite what the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2006 by LGREEN36   view full review
I wasn't sure of this recipe, but I try it because my husband love Indian food. Not only did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Angie S. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was nice change of how to make okra. I'm from the south so I'm used to it always being...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2006 by MBRox   view full review
Very good! I used fresh okra and cooked a little more than 10 minutes. I also added more spice.

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