Quick and Easy Indian-Style Okra

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add the okra and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and lightly browned.
6. Stir in the cilantro and cook for 1 minute.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Okra is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine and is known as bhindi or ladies’ fingers.
• Okra is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
• Okra is also a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, and manganese.