Okra-Coconut Curry

This Okra-Coconut Curry is a quick and easy side for plain rice. Green chillies and grated coconut add a hint of heat and a lot of flavor to this quick and easy curry.

Okra is a wonderful vegetable to include in your vegetarian diet. Like yogurt (curds, dahi), okra propagates good bacteria in the intestines that help digestion. Okra is also rich in essential nutrients like vitamin C and iron.

Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 15

Ingredients

• 5 cups okra, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Turmeric powder, a pinch
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 2 tsp watery yogurt or buttermilk
• 6-7 tsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

For Masala

• 4-5 green chillies
• 3 tbsp coconut, freshly grated or dried

Preparation

1. In a small grinder, grind the coconut and green chillies into a coarse mixture and set aside.
2. Heat 4-5 tsp oil in a wide and shallow nonstick pan or skillet. Add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to pop, add the curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
3. Add the turmeric powder and the okra. Sprinkle salt and a few drops of water. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes until the okra is cooked, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the lid and add the yogurt and stir-fry on medium high heat until the sticky moisture evaporates.
5. Sprinkle the masala and stir well. Add 2 tsp oil and saute the okra-coconut curry on low heat for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.
6. Serve the okra-coconut curry with plain rice.

Category: Vegan Vegetable Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetable Recipes - No-onion No-Garlic