Lady`s Finger Curry
This homestyle okra curry is built on a foundation of shallots fried dark in coconut oil and spices toasted until they release their full aroma. It tastes even better the next morning, spooned over cold leftover rice.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Lady`s finger fresh and young ones
- 1 nos Onion — cut into thin long pieces, big
- 3 nos Green chillies — slit
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 11/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala fresh one is better
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Ginger — chopped
- Coriander leaves A, a few
- 1 cup Thick curd
- Oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Slit lady`s finger lengthwise and cut again to make 2" pieces.
Step 2
Fry them in little oil in a non stick pan under low flame till it is lightly brown in color.
Step 3
Do not fry in hot oil for long time.
Step 4
Remove them and keep on kitchen tissue paper.
Step 5
Add green chillies, ginger, onion, curry leaves to the remaining oil and cook it, stirring.
Step 6
Add turmeric, coriander powder, masala powder and salt and sauté.
Step 7
Add fried lady`s finger to it and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 8
Add some water,Put the lid on and cook it till it is done under low flame.
Step 9
Take it off the heat.
Step 10
After some time, add curd to it and give it a good stir and heat it under low flame. Don`t boil it. Gravy should be thick.
Step 11
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Step 12
Serve while still hot with chappathi or rice.
Step 13
You can use coconut milk too instead of curd.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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