Stir-Fried Okra
Brighten up your dinner table with this flavorful and healthy Stir-Fried Okra recipe! Packed with vibrant Indian spices like cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and coriander, this quick and easy vegetarian dish transforms fresh okra into a tender, aromatic delight with just the right touch of heat. Sautéed with onions and garlic, then finished with lemon juice and a garnish of fresh cilantro, this dish brilliantly balances zesty and earthy flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect side dish for rice, flatbreads, or as a light entrée on its own. Discover the secret to perfectly cooked okra with this low-calorie, gluten-free recipe that satisfies without any sliminess.
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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
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Wash the okra under running water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut off the tops and slice the okra into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil. Allow them to sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic but not burned.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute.
Add the sliced okra to the pan and stir well to combine with the onion and spices.
Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt over the okra. Mix well to coat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and allow the okra to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to allow the okra to become slightly crisp and to eliminate any mucilage.
Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or light entree.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 255 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*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.
