Indian-Style Okra Recipe
A flavorful Indian-Style Okra Recipe prepared with fresh okra, onion, butter, and warm spices. Simple, aromatic, and ready in just 35 minutes.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 pound fresh okra sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the base
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Incorporate the okra and spices
- Add the sliced okra to the skillet. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ginger, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to ensure the okra is evenly coated with butter and spices.
Cook and tenderize
- Continue cooking for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the okra to cook for approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Finish and serve
- Once the okra is tender and aromatic, remove from the heat. Serve warm as a side dish with rice or flatbread.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free as written. To ensure it remains so, confirm that your ground spices are certified gluten-free and avoid spice blends that may contain gluten fillers.