Quick Okra Recipe
This recipe tastes best when cooked on medium to low flame so the okra stays tender. Make sure not to wash the okra after cutting to avoid stickiness. A little patience in the final stir gives you that perfect texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra (bhindi)
- 3 onions.
- 3 green chilies.
- 3 tablespoon olive oil.
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
- Wash the okra and slice it into round pieces. Thinly slice the onion and cut the green chilies into long strips.
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the onions and green chilies and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes until slightly soft.
- Add the sliced okra and cook on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently. Cover the pan, lower the heat, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the okra becomes tender.
- Uncover, sprinkle in salt, and mix well. Cover again and cook on medium heat for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice so nothing sticks.
- Turn off the heat once the okra is fully cooked and lightly crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cook uncovered for the last few minutes to reduce any extra moisture.
- Use a wide pan so the okra cooks evenly.
- Avoid stirring too much in the beginning to reduce stickiness.