Okra Curry – Sri Lankan Style
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and healthy Sri Lankan Okra Curry. It features fresh okra cooked in a rich coconut milk gravy with aromatic spices, offering a flavorful and tender vegetable dish perfect with rice.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Okra 200g
- B Onions 1
- Green chili 2
- Garlic cloves 3
- Curry leaves a few
- Pandan (Rampe) leaves a few
- Cinnamon sticks 2
- Fenugreek seeds 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
- Curry powder 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Thin Coconut Milk 1 1/2 cups
- Thick Coconut Milk 1/2 cup
- Lime juice 1 tsp
- Crushed mustard for sprinkling
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Okra
Take 200g of okra and cut them lengthwise into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Step 2: Combine Spices and Thin Coconut Milk
In a clay pot, add 1 sliced onion, 2 green chilies (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (sliced), curry leaves, pandan leaves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp curry powder, and salt to taste. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of thin coconut milk.
Step 3: Cook Initial Mixture
Stir the mixture well and cook over medium flame for until it starts to and the onions soften slightly.
Step 4: Add Thick Coconut Milk
Pour in 1/2 cup of thick coconut milk and continue to cook for another , stirring occasionally, until the curry thickens slightly.
Step 5: Add Okra and Cook
Add the cut okra to the pot. Stir gently to combine with the curry. Cook without covering the pot until the okra is soft and tender, approximately . Do not overcook to maintain the okra's texture.
Step 6: Finish the Curry
Switch off the flame. Add 1 tsp of lime juice and stir. Sprinkle a little crushed mustard over the curry for added flavor and garnish.
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