Okra with mustard seeds

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fresh okra
1 tablespoon Black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Yellow mustard seeds
½ teaspoon Turmeric
½ teaspoon Cayenne
1 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Oil
⅛ teaspoon Nigella seed*
2 eaches Fresh hot chiles

Directions

Wash okra & pat it dry. Cut off the very tips of the pods & peel the cone shaped top.

Grind the mustard seeds & put into a bowl. Add turmeric, cayenne, salt & ½ c water. Stir into a paste, adding a little more water if necessary.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add nigella seeds & 10 seconds later add okra. Stir fry for 10 minutes. Add spice paste & chiles. Bring to a simmer. Cover, lower heat & simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes or until the okra is tender.

Madhur Jaffrey, "A Taste of India" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 05-15-95

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