Pan Roasted Okra With Onions And Five Spices 'Bhindi Sabzi'

Serves: 6

Hosea Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

48

Sweetness

50

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

680 g

Okra

4 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 cup

Water

3 tsp

Cumin Seed

3 tsp

Mustard Seed

3 tsp

Fennel Seed

3 tsp

Sesame Seed

Directions:

1

Trim and leave okra whole

2

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot

3

Add the spice blend and let it sizzle for 20 seconds or until the cumin turns a few shades darker

4

Add the okra and onions, toss and mix, and cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are streaked brown

5

Add water and reduce heat to a simmer

6

Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes or until okra is soft

7

Uncover and continue cooking until the excess moisture evaporates and the vegetables look glazed

8

Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt and serve

9

Combine cumin, mustard, fennel and sesame seeds and red pepper flakes

10

Wash okra and wipe dry