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Okra or Ladies Finger Curry (Bhindi Curry)

Fried Okra Curry
Fried Okra Curry image based on Rovingl
About Bhindi Curry
Bhindi curry is classic Indian curry made from okra. Okra is often known as ladies finger in India.
 Ingredients

1 lb okra
1 big tomato, diced
2 medium onions, diced
4 green chilies, chopped (adjust according to taste)
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1/3 teaspoon cumin powder
2/3 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 bunch of cilantro or coriander leaves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt or salt to taste

 Preparation
1
Discard the ends of okra by cutting it off.
2
Cut remaining okra into around 1 inch piece sizes.
3
Heat the oil in pan in medium heat.
4
Lower the heat. Carefully add onions, green chilies, spices and salt. Increase heat to medium. Stir-fry until onions are light golden brown.
5
Add okra and stir-fry for around 15 minutes in a medium heat.
6 Add tomato, sprinkle the lemon juice and mix well for few minutes.
7 Sprinkle cilantro or coriander leaves as decoration and serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutritional Analysis

Total Calories (kilo calories)

214.4

11

Total Calories from Fat (kilo calories)

121.6

 

Total Fat (g)

13.8

21

Total Saturated Fat (g)

1.7

8

Total Transfat (g)

0.0

 

Cholesterol (mg)

113.5

38

Sodium (mg)

702.7

29

Carbohydrate (g)

25.5

8

Dietary Fiber (g)

10.9

44

Sugar (g)

100.4

 

Protein (g)

7.7

 

Vitamin A (IU)

18261.2

365

Vitamin C (mg)

193.1

322

Calcium (mg)

202.7

20

Iron (mg)

70.4

391

For lower calorie okra curry, lower the amount of vegtable oil. Cook in a non stick pan to lower the amount of oil.
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