Vegetable Recipes - Spiced Okra Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds

• 2 teaspoons sunflower oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 teaspoons grated fresh root ginger

• 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 500 g/1 lb okra

• 150 ml/1/4 pint Vegetable Stock

• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

• salt and pepper

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Method:

1. Dry-fry the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds in a small frying pan until they start to pop and give off a smoky aroma. Remove from the heat and grind to form a rough powder.

2. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion, garlic and ginger, and fry over a moderate heat for 10 minutes until golden.

3. Stir in the tomatoes, cover and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes. Add the roasted spices, turmeric and chili powder, okra and stock.

4. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer over a very low heat for 20 minutes, until the okra is tender.

5. Stir in the coriander and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.