Category: Okra

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Asian Curry Gluten-Free Indian Okra Recipes

Okra Sambar

Sambar is a spicy gravy that originates from Southern India and is usually made with tamarind. This version of Okra Sambar uses tomato sauce instead.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup onions, minced
  • 1/3 cup celery, diced (optional)
  • 1/3 cup carrots, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup okra, frozen
  • 1 cup red lentils, cooked and mushed
  • 2 Tbsps tomato sauce (marinara or tomato basil)
  • 2 tsps Madras curry powder/Sambar powder
  • ½ tsp black mustard seeds (optional)
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  •  2 tsps chopped cilantro
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Heat the mustard and fenugreek seeds in oil till the mustard pops.
  2. Add the onions and sauté till soft. Add celery, carrots and continue to sauté for about a minute.
  3. Add the okra, a cup of water, tomato sauce, curry/sambar powder, salt and boil for about 8-10 minutes till the okra is cooked.
  4. Add the lentils with a cup of water and heat through. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with hot, cooked white rice.
Categories
Gluten-Free Okra Recipes Vegan

Spiced Blackened Okra

Spiced Blackened Okra goes well with warm flour tortillas!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Okra, cut into ¼ inch rounds
  • ½ cup red onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water
Directions
  1. Add oil and cumin seeds to a pan and heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions and saute for about a minute till it softens.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and saute till the water evaporates and okra softens.
  4. Place the okra and onion mixture on a baking sheet and broil on high for about 15 minutes.