This spiced okra vegetable recipe is a simple delicious meal suitable for all dietary orientations. Its made from a simple mixture of okra, salt and spices. Just blend, bake and enjoy.
ABOUT OKRA
Okra has edible leaves, buds, flowers, pods, stalks, and seeds. Although okra is primarily thought of as a vegetable because of its seeds, it is actually a fruit! Although it is available all year round in grocery shops, its prime is in late summer and early fall. Some people believe that okra’s mild flavor is similar to that of green beans or eggplant, despite the fact that okra has a unique taste and texture. Okra can be replaced with those two veggies in a lot of soups and stews.
PREPARING FOR COOKING
Cut the okra into 1-cm pieces after trimming the ends. In a big frying pan, heat the oil and add the okra, making that the heat is kept quite high. Fry for around eight minutes, shaking often and reducing the heat if necessary. Techniques such as grilling, sautéing, and frying that involve intense heat for brief periods of time are effective. Before you begin cooking okra, make sure your fryer, grill, or cast iron skillet is hot.
HOW OKRA IMPORVES YOUR HEALTH
- Healthful & Light: Roasting okra with a little olive oil enhances its fiber, vitamin, and antioxidant content, making it a guilt-free, nutritious snack or side dish. Try eating raw okra if you’re eating it for health reasons.
- Sliminess has the advantage of lowering cholesterol, uric acid removal, and blood sugar. I like to thinly slice, toss with soy sauce and lemon juice, and then devour. There’s also good gumbo soup.
OTHER WAYS TO HAVE IT
Okra fried is a classic. Crispy and delicious okra is coated in a light cornmeal coating and deep-fried in hot oil. Cut the okra into bite-sized, crispy nibbles that resemble popcorn. Serve with your preferred creamy dipping sauce or a splash of lemon.
WHAT TO EAT WITH
Celery seed, cayenne pepper, paprika, and coriander all combine to lift the earthy taste of okra. Warm spiced okra salad is a great complement to easily produced homemade paneer, a fresh Indian cheese that resembles queso blanco.
