Stuffed Okra Recipe
Yield: 6 ServingsRecipe by luhu.jp
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs: Fresh okra, washed & dried
2 tbsp: Whole coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
1 tbsp: Whole cumin seeds coarsely crushed,
2 tsp: Fennel seeds,
1/2 tsp: Black pepper,
1 tbsp: Garam masala,
1/4 tsp: Cayenne,
1/8 tsp: Asafetida,
1/2 tsp: Turmeric,
1 tbsp: Ground almonds,
1/2 tbsp: Lemon juice,
5 tbsp: Ghee,
1/2 tsp: Salt,
Directions:
Slice the stems off the okra & the very tip at the other end. Slit
each pod lengthwise, leaving 1/4-inch unslit at both ends. Be careful
not to cut the pods completely in half.
Combine the crushed coriander, cumin & fennel seeds with the balck
pepper, garam masala, cayenne, asafetida, almonds, lemon juice & 2 tb
of ghee. Blend well, using your fingers if necessary till you have a
dry oatmeal type texture.
Using a butter knife, put about a 1/4 ts of the stuffing into each
okra pod, then press the edges closed & set aside covered till you
are ready to cook.
Place the rest of the ghee in a large skillet & heat till hot. Add the
stuffed okra pods & spread out in one layer. Keeping the heat
moderate, cook for 5 minutes, covered. Gently turn the okra to ensure
even cooking. Continue this for 20 to 25 minutes or until the okra is
completely cooked.
Place the okra on paper towels & toss with salt. Serve piping hot.
Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
Source from luhu.jp
each pod lengthwise, leaving 1/4-inch unslit at both ends. Be careful
not to cut the pods completely in half.
Combine the crushed coriander, cumin & fennel seeds with the balck
pepper, garam masala, cayenne, asafetida, almonds, lemon juice & 2 tb
of ghee. Blend well, using your fingers if necessary till you have a
dry oatmeal type texture.
Using a butter knife, put about a 1/4 ts of the stuffing into each
okra pod, then press the edges closed & set aside covered till you
are ready to cook.
Place the rest of the ghee in a large skillet & heat till hot. Add the
stuffed okra pods & spread out in one layer. Keeping the heat
moderate, cook for 5 minutes, covered. Gently turn the okra to ensure
even cooking. Continue this for 20 to 25 minutes or until the okra is
completely cooked.
Place the okra on paper towels & toss with salt. Serve piping hot.
Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
Source from luhu.jp