Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 250 g okra (washed,dried and cut into 1cm pieces)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp dessicated coconut (or use sesame seeds or cashew nuts)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan.  When it is hot, add the asafoetida and cumin seeds.    After about 30 seconds add the okra.
  • Stir fry the okra for a couple of minutes.   Add the rest of the spices, cover the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • At the same time put the dessicated coconut in a dry saucepan and heat it so it toasts slightly.
  • Serve the okra with the coconut sprinkled on top.