Spiced Okra

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICED OKRA

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Ground cumin
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 t Chili powder
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Lemon juice
1 t Dijon mustard
1/2 lb Okra
1/4 c Vegetable oil

Mix cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt & lemon juice
in a small bowl. Add mustard & mix into a wet paste.
Cut stems off okra then split them three quarters of
the way down. Split them again, dividing pods into 4
equal parts that are held together at the narrow end
tip.

Pour al ittle of the paste in to the openings, spread
it lightly all over but the narrow tip. Sprinkle with
salt. Heat oil in a skillet & fry okra, covered, till
tender, about 10 minutes, turning them once.

Ismail Merchant, "Indian Cuisine"



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