Spicy Okra Stir Fry
Elevate your vegetable game with this vibrant and flavorful Spicy Okra Stir Fry! This quick and easy Indian-inspired dish features tender slices of fresh okra sautéed to perfection with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Enhanced by the heat of green chili and red chili powder, the dish gets its irresistible aroma from minced garlic and sautéed onions. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, this stir fry is not only gluten-free and vegan but also ready in just 35 minutes. Serve it as a spicy side dish with basmati rice or enjoy it as a wholesome, standalone delight. Bursting with bold flavors and delicate textures, this recipe is the perfect way to spice up your weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh okra
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a towel. Trim the ends and slice each okra into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, add the cumin seeds and fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped green chili, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the sliced okra to the skillet and stir well to coat with the spices.
Sprinkle in the ground turmeric, ground coriander, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the okra is evenly seasoned.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and slightly crispy around the edges, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish to rice or enjoy it as a standalone main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2416 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
