Ladies' Fingers (Okra) North Indian Style

Name: Ladies' Fingers (Okra) North Indian Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 500 g ladyfingers; salt; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 tbsp coriander leaves; 1 tsp mango powder; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ajwain; 1 tsp fennel seed; 0.5 tsp fenugreek seeds; 0.125 tsp asafoetida powder; 0.25 cup clarified butter; 3 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped mint leaf

Ladyfingers, coriander and mint cooked in a pan and spiced with turmeric and ginger for a South Asian dish. It's finished with mint leaves.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cut off the top and end of the ladies' fingers and slit lengthwise on one side. Stuff the masala through the slit.
2
Heat the clarified butter and add the ladies' fingers to it. Stir-fry over high heat, till they look glossy. Lower the heat to medium, add 1 tsp lemon juice and mix well.
3
Leave uncovered and continue to sauté over medium heat. Add the lemon juice in two more stages, till the vegetable is cooked through. The ladies' fingers should retain some of their green colour and their shape. Serve hot, garnished with mint leaves.