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🥗 Ingredients
FOR THE OKRA:
- 500 g fresh okra, washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sunflower oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes, for a spicy kick
- A pinch of smoked paprika, for depth of flavor
🍳 Instructions
1. PREPARE THE OKRA
- Rinse the okra thoroughly and pat it completely dry with a clean towel.
- Trim the tops and tips, but avoid cutting too deep to prevent excess stickiness.
- Slice larger pods in half lengthwise.
2. SEASON
- In a bowl, toss the okra with olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
3. COOK
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned okra and sauté for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic halfway through cooking so it turns golden but doesn’t burn.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
4. FINISH
- When the okra is golden and slightly crisp, drizzle with lemon juice.
- Sprinkle chili flakes or smoked paprika (if using) and toss gently.
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