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Easy Okra Curry Recipe

4.34 from 15 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Shashi
Made with frozen okra, this is one easy curry to cook up in a hurry. Delightfully flavorful and aromatic, this vegan curry needs only 11 easy-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pkg Frozen okra
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Red onion
  • 3 cloves ginger
  • 1 inch piece of fresh garlic
  • 4 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk I used chaokoh
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • OPTIONAL - cilantro / chili flakes to garnish

Instructions

  • First off, peel the red onion, garlic cloves, and fresh ginger.
  • Then, chop the onion, garlic, and ginger - but keep onion separated from ginger and garlic.
  • Add oil to a large saute pan and add in the onion. Cook onion on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Then add in the chopped ginger and garlic and saute about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the coriander, turmeric, chili powder, smoked paprika, and saute about a minute - while mixing well so all ingredients incorporate.
  • Then add in the tomato paste, coconut milk, water, and frozen okra. Give this a good stir then cover and let simmer for about 4- 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • When done, uncover and remove from heat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro and chili flakes. Enjoy with rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 115mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g
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