Ladies Fingers Okra North Indian Style

Bring the vibrant flavors of India to your table with this Ladies Fingers Okra North Indian Style recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and spice. This dish highlights fresh okra, sautéed with aromatic cumin seeds, golden onions, garlic, and a medley of classic Indian spices like turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. A touch of tangy amchur powder adds a delicious zing, perfectly balancing the earthy flavors. The key to this recipe is ensuring the okra stays tender yet non-slimy by keeping it dry before cooking and handling it gently. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly side pairs beautifully with warm rotis, buttery parathas, or steamed rice. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a wholesome, flavorful addition to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Okra (Ladies Fingers)
• 2 medium (thinly sliced) Onion
• 1 medium (finely chopped) Tomato
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 inch (grated) Fresh ginger
• 2 (slit lengthwise) Green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Amchur (dry mango) powder
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 0 to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons (chopped for garnish) Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Wash the okra thoroughly and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Ensure there is no moisture before cutting, as this prevents sliminess during cooking.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the okra and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wide pan or skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add cumin seeds, and let them sizzle for a few seconds until aromatic.

Step 5

Add thinly sliced onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine the spices and coat the onion-tomato mixture evenly.

Step 8

Add the chopped okra to the pan. Stir gently to combine with the spiced mixture.

Step 9

Cook the okra uncovered on low to medium heat for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the okra is tender and cooked through. Avoid over-stirring to maintain the shape of the okra.

Step 10

Once the okra is cooked, sprinkle garam masala and amchur powder. Mix gently to combine.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot as a side dish with rotis, parathas, or steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1018.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	662.8

Total Fat 31.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1241.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 17.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 576.5mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2586.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 51.0%