A simple and easy dish that can be prepared in few minutes. The only time consuming part is slicing the okra. I have sliced the okra in thin strips about three inches. This dish can be used as a side dish with any meat or fish dish or with rice or chapati.
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| Okra Stir Fry |
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| Okra Stir Fry Ingredients |
Ingredients
Tender Okra one pound
One medium red onion thin sliced length wise
Garlic cloves 6 cloves thin sliced
Curry leaves - 3 sprigs
Red pepper flakes - 1 - 2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
Oil 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Steps
1. Clean and dry the tender okras. Cut into 3 inch piece and then into thin slices as shown in the ingredients picture.
2. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil gets hot add the slices onions and garlic to it. Saute till the onions are light brown.
3. Add the turmeric and red pepper flakes to this and saute few minutes. add curry leaves fry few minutes and then add the sliced okra to this. Add salt and mix well.
4. Cook on low flame covering the pan with a lid for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and mix well and saute till the okras are dry and cooked.
Serve hot
