Ladies Fingers (Okra) Curry

 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Tender ladies fingers(okra) 250g

Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Small onion, finely chopped 1

Fresh green chilies, seeded and sliced 2

small tomato diced

Curry leaves 6

Roasted ground coriander 1tsp

Roasted ground cumin 1tsp

Pounded dried shrimps 1tsp or crushed soya meat 1tsp

Salt 1/2 tsp

Chili powder, optional 1/4tsp

Coconut milk 1 1/2 cups

Oil for frying

Small piece cinnamon stick

Method :

·         Wash okra, cut off tops, then slice diagonally into bite-size lengths.

·         Rub with some turmeric powder.

·         Heat oil in a small frying pan and deep fry the beans until start to become lightly browned. Drain excess oil by keeping on a kitchen paper and keep aside. 

·         Put all the other ingredients into a saucepan and simmer, uncovered until onions are cooked, about 10 minutes.

·         Add the fried okra, simmer for a minute and remove from heat. Do not stir at this point or the okra with become mashy.

·         Serve with rice.