Okra Kuzhambu - Okra in tamarind coconut sauce
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4.9
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Excellent
Okra Kuzhambu - Okra in tamarind coconut sauce
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Okra Kuzhambu - Okra in tamarind coconut sauce. Tangy south Indian curry with Okra. Vegan gluten-free soy-free Recipe. Allergen Information: Free of dairy, egg, corn, soy, gluten, nut, yeast. grain. It has coconut. Serve 3 or more as a side, 2 as main.
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Ingredients
For the Okra:
- 2 tsp oil
- 12 to 14 okra chopped to 1/2 inch pieces, about 2 cups chopped
For the sauce:
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tsp split pigeon pea or chana dal or split yellow pea
- 8 to 10 curry leaves
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 3 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 3 tbsp shredded coconut dry or fresh
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add okra and pinch of salt and cook until the okra is golden on most edges. Stir every 5 to 7 minutes. 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the sauce: heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. when the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them start to sizzle and pop. Add fenugreek seeds, black pepper, split peas and curry leaves. cook for half a minute or until the split peas change color. Add onion, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook until translucent. 5 to 6 minutes
- Add spices and mix well. Add shredded coconut, tomato, tamarind, salt, sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly and blend with a cup of water.
- Add the blended sauce to the okra and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens to preference and the okra is cooked to preference. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Serve with rice, dosa or flatbread
- Variation: Dry roast the split peas and fenugreek, grind them and add with coriander at step .
Notes
- Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
414mg
(17%)
Potassium
304mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
72.4mg
(80%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 72.4mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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