Spiced Okra
1 tb Ground cumin 1/2 ts Turmeric 1 ts Chili powder 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 c Lemon juice 1 ts Dijon mustard 1/2 lb Okra 1/4 c Vegetable oil Mix cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt & lemon...
Ingredients
- 1tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2tsp turmeric
- 1tsp chili powder
- 1/4tsp salt
- 1/4cup lemon juice
- 1tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2lbokra
- 1/4cup vegetable oil
Directions
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1 tb Ground cumin 1/2 ts Turmeric 1 ts Chili powder 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 c Lemon juice 1 ts Dijon mustard 1/2 lb Okra 1/4 c Vegetable oil Mix cum
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Add mustard & mix into a wet paste
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Cut stems off okra then split them three quarters of the way down
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Split them again, dividing pods into 4 equal parts that are held together at the narrow end tip
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Pour al ittle of the paste in to the openings, spread it lightly all over but the narrow tip
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Sprinkle with salt
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Heat oil in a skillet & fry okra, covered, till tender, about 10 minutes, turning them once
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Ismail Merchant, "Indian Cuisine"