Sri Lankan recipe for okra curry. The perfect quick and easy midweek supper
- 500g okra, trimmed and sliced lengthways
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion halved and sliced
- 1 green chilli, sliced and de-seeded (leave seeds in for additional heat)
- A sprig of curry leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon of tumeric
- 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 250mls of coconut milk
- 60mls vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Side dish
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients
- Place the cut okra in a colander and wash thoroughly before setting aside
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the sliced onion, green chilli and curry leaves. Cook unitl the onions are soft and transparent.
- Now add the okra, followed by the dried spices, stir until the okra is coated in the spices
- Now add the coconut milk and vegetable stock, simmer until the okra is soft and tender
- Serve with rice and a dab of yoghurt, or perhaps a side of beetroot raita
Find it online: https://tootingmama.com/sri-lankan-okra-curry/