Stuffed Lady Fingersokra Recipes

STUFFED LADY FINGERS(OKRA)

Steps:

• Clean, wash and wipe lady fingers absolutely dry. Remove the stem. Cut a slit lenghtwise and keep aside. Remember not to slice it through.
• Mix all the powders and salt.
• Stuff the lady fingers/okra with this masala. Keep aside the left-over masala.
• Heat oil in a kadahi. Add sliced onions and cook for till light brown.
• Add stuffed lady fingers/okra. Cook covered on low heat. Stir only once or twice.
• Add rest of the dry masala when lady finger/okra is almost cooked.
• Cook covered for some more time on very low heat till lady fingers/okra are fully cooked and tender.
• NOTE: DO NOT ADD ANY WATER TO THIS VEGETABLE !

LADIES' FINGERS (OKRA) NORTH INDIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Cut off the top and end of the ladies' fingers and slit lengthwise on one side. Stuff the masala through the slit.
• Heat the clarified butter and add the ladies' fingers to it. Stir-fry over high heat, till they look glossy. Lower the heat to medium, add 1 tsp lemon juice and mix well.
• Leave uncovered and continue to sauté over medium heat. Add the lemon juice in two more stages, till the vegetable is cooked through. The ladies' fingers should retain some of their green colour and their shape.
• Serve hot, garnished with mint leaves.

SWEET AND SOUR OKRA

Steps:

• Rinse the okra, pat it dry with paper towels, trim the ends, and slice into 3/4 inch lengths.
• Place the garlic, chilli and 4 tablespoons water into an electric blender and blend until a smooth paste forms.
• Transfer the paste to a small bowl and add the ground cumin, coriander and turmerc and mix well.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet, then add the whole cumin seeds. Once they sizzle (take care, as they easily burn), reduce the heat and pour in the spice mixture from the small bowl. Saute and for about a minute.
• Add the okra, salt, sugar, lemon juice and 5 tablespoons water. Stir to mix and bring to a gently simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat until okra is tender, around 10 minutes, adding a splash more water if necessary.

MALAYSIAN LADY FINGERS (OKRA)

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the red chilies, shrimp, okra, and belacan, and cook and stir until the chilies begin to soften and the shrimp start to turn opaque and pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in light soy sauce and water, and cook and stir until the okra are tender and sticky, 2 to 4 more minutes.