Okra Curry

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (can omit)
• 1 1/2 lbs okra, rinsed and dried
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 inch gingerroot
• 2 green chilies
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• cilantro, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 slice okra into 1/2-inch pieces and brown in skillet for 8-10 minutes (you may need to add a dab of oil if it sticks to your skillet).
• 2 in a blender, process the ginger, garlic chilies, tomato, coconut milk, tamarind, coriander and cumin until they form a smooth paste.
• 3 heat the oil, add the this processed paste, and cook until golden brown, about 6-8mins.
• 4 add the turmeric and salt to taste.
• 5 add 1/4cup water, bring to a boil and simmer until the gracy thickens to your liking.
• 6 mix in the okra and simmer another 5min or so to infuse flavors.
• 7 sprinkle with garam masala, some cilantro and serve.