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Stuffed okra

Recipe Information

Description:
Stuffed okra is a delicious Indian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 45 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 45 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Okra
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Cook Method Boiling; Frying
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound okra, rinsed

  • 6 teaspoons mango powder

  • 3 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 6 tomatoes, skinned and cut into wedges

Directions

  • Using a knife, remove the heads from the okra stems and slit each pod down the middle.

  • Combine the mango powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and salt. Open the slit in each okra pod and fill with this mixture.

  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet and fry the sliced onion until lightly browned. Add the tomato wedges and stir for 2-3 minutes.

  • Finally, add the okra and cook, covered, until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Serve hot with chapatti.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 151 cal

  • Total fat: 8g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 23mg

  • Carbohydrate: 20g

  • Fiber: 7g

  • Protein: 5g