Best Okra Tamarind Curry Recipes

EASY OKRA CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• First off, peel the red onion, garlic cloves, and fresh ginger.
• Then, chop the onion, garlic, and ginger - but keep onion separated from ginger and garlic.
• Add oil to a large saute pan and add in the onion. Cook onion on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Then add in the chopped ginger and garlic and saute about 2 minutes.
• Add in the coriander, turmeric, chili powder, smoked paprika, and saute about a minute - while mixing well so all ingredients incorporate.
• Then add in the tomato paste, coconut milk, water, and frozen okra. Give this a good stir then cover and let simmer for about 4- 5 minutes over medium heat.
• When done, uncover and remove from heat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve garnished with cilantro and chili flakes. Enjoy with rice or roti.

OKRA TAMARIND CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Add okra and cook until the 'stickiness' of the okra is no longer visible and they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set cooked okra aside in a bowl.
• Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in the same skillet. Add mustard seeds and cook until the seeds pop and are fragrant, about 5 minutes; add curry leaves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in onions and garlic and cook until softened and brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in cooked okra and tomatoes; cook until they begin to stew, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cumin, salt, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper; mix well.
• Pour in water and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and tamarind concentrate. Serve.