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Okra Kuzhambu - Okra in tamarind coconut sauce
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
123 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For the Okra:
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 12 to 14 okra chopped to 1/2 inch pieces, about 2 cups chopped
For the sauce:
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking 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 onion red, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp coconut dry or fresh, shredded
- 1 tomato chopped, medium
- 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 .
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Notes
- Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% 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.