Quick and Easy Indian-Style Okra

This is a quick variation of an Indian okra dish that my mother used to make. My 3 year old daughter simply loves this dish. It can be spiced up to suit your palate...Serve with Indian rotis or pita and plain yogurt for a quick nutritious meal. If amchoor (dried mango powder) is not available, substitute 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pinch asafoetida powder
• ¼ teaspoon mustard seed
• ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
• ¼ teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon amchoor

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook mustard seed until it begins to crackle. Mix in asafoetida. Reduce heat to low, and mix in onion, garlic, cumin seed, and turmeric. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir tomato and okra into the mixture. Gradually mix in chili powder, amchoor, and salt. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until okra is tender but firm.