Description
Craving a side dish that’s quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor? This Flavorful Indian-Style Okra Recipe is your answer. With crispy texture and bold spices like cumin, garlic, and garam masala, it’s the perfect easy recipe for a weeknight dinner or a healthy snack that’s gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas or seeking creative vegetable food ideas, this dish delivers on taste and simplicity. Add it to your list of easy recipes that double as tasty meal prep wins!
Ingredients
300g okra
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
1. Wash and completely dry the okra. Trim the ends and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add okra and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes crisp and browned on the edges.
3. Add minced garlic and cumin seeds. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Sprinkle in turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir to coat the okra evenly with the spices.
5. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Be sure to dry the okra thoroughly to reduce sliminess and ensure a crispy texture.
Adjust spice levels to your heat preference or add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, healthy snack, Indian okra, vegan sides, gluten-free, food ideas