Okra Masala Curry – Vegan & Plant-Based
Okra Curry Ingredients
Okra Curry Spices
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Okra
Top and tail the clean okra. Cut each okra piece into 1-2 inch long segments and place them in a prep bowl.
Prepare Garlic, Chili, and Ginger
Thinly slice half of the big garlic bulb. Thinly slice the whole red chili into rings. Deskin and cube the small thumb of fresh ginger. Crush all the ginger and the other half of the garlic bulb using a garlic press.
Prepare Tomatoes and Onions
Chop the tomatoes into 1-inch long, 0.5 cm thick slices. Prepare the 2 large onions by halving them, then halving them in the center, then slicing into 1-inch long, 0.5 cm wide slices.
Fry Okra
Add a little olive oil to a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the prepared okra to the pan and cook, turning regularly, until all pieces are golden brown. Remove faster-cooking pieces to prevent burning. Once all okra is golden, remove and set aside.
Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Chili
Add a little more olive oil to the pan. Add the sliced onions and fry on medium-high for until they start to turn translucent. Add the sliced garlic and chili. Cook together for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
Add Spices
Before the onions become fully translucent, add the crushed garlic and ginger. Add 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, and 0.5 tsp garam masala. Stir in well.
Reduce Tomatoes
Add all the chopped tomatoes. Stir in well. Let the sauce down for about , stirring every couple of minutes, until saucy and squishy.
Combine and Simmer
Add 500g tomato passata. Stir in well. Add the fried okra/ladies fingers and mix. (Optional) Add 1-2 cups of water if you like a saucier curry. Cover with a lid and cook for about , stirring every couple of minutes.
Finish with Coconut Milk and Coriander
Add 1 tin of coconut milk for the last of cooking. Stir well. (Optional) Add fresh coriander for the final to of cooking. Serve hot with brown rice, chapatis, or onion bhajis, garnished with fresh coriander.
Before You Cook
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No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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