Okra or lady’s finger stir fried with coconut…
Kerala style vegetarian side dish, enjoyed with rice. This is one of the dishes I make often with okra or lady’s finger. A very simple & easy to make dish.
Okra- Lady's Finger Thoran - Stir Fry With Coconut, Kerala Recipe
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
- Coconut Oil- 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Whole dried red chilies- 2
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Onion, chopped- 1
- Okra or lady's finger- 15, cut into 1 inch rounds
- Chili powder-1 tsp
- Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
- Cumin powder- ½ tsp
- Salt- 1½ tsp
- Grated coconut- 1 cup
Instructions
- Place a plan over medium heat, add oil.
- Let oil turn hot, add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
- Add dried red chilies & curry leaves.
- Add onion, seaosn with ½ tsp salt & saute till onions turn golden in color.
- Add okra or lady's finger, cut into 1 inch round slices; combine well.
- Cook covered for a few minutes till okra turns soft. If it's getting dry, add ¼ cup water & cook.
- When okra turns soft, add chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder & salt; combine well.
- Add grated coconut & stir fry over high heat till okra & coconut starts to turn golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve in a bowl & enjoy as a side dish with rice, chapati, etc.
