Okra Sabzi Recipe, How to make Okra Sabzi
 
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A simple and mouth-watering okra cooked in aromatic spices and tangy amchoor powder served with roti and raita makes a perfect meal.
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Recipe type: Main - Vegetarian
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 3-4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs okra, bhindi or lady's finger
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil (use any other cooking if mustard oil is not available)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ fresh lime
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp amchoor powder (dry mango powder)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Wash the Okra and dry it out completely with a clean dry towel or paper towel.
  2. Remove the head of the Okra. Cut the Okra into ½ inch pieces.
  3. In a saucepan, add cooking oil. Let the oil heat up a little. Carefully, add Okra to the hot oil.
  4. Add juice of ½ lime or lemon to the Okra to reduce the slime.
  5. Once all the goo is cooked and Okra are nicely sautéed, add all the spices. Mix the spices well with Okra.
  6. Cover and cook over-medium low heat for about 15 minutes or until Okra are cooked completely. Check frequently to see if moisture is building up in the saucepan. If so, then remove the lid and let the moisture dry.
  7. Serve hot with Roti or Naan.
Notes
Amchoor (dry mango powder) - Unripe green mangoes are dried and powdered to make amchoor powder, available at most Indian grocery stores.
Recipe by Raj's Kitchen at https://www.rajskitchen.com/indian-punjabi-recipes/okra-sabzi-recipe-make-okra-sabzi/