Delicious Pakistani Okra Recipe

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 1
Delicious Pakistani Okra Recipe with Tomatoes and Spices
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 kg okra
1 teaspoon cumin seed
5 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon tamarind paste , without seed
salt
3/4 large onion , sliced
3 tomatoes , diced
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 green chili
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
230
Sugar
5g
Fat
17g
This Pakistani Okra recipe is a traditional dish and is widely made in Pakistan. It's a vegan recipe. This dish has a unique taste and texture, with the okra and tomatoes blending well to make gravy. Additionally, the spice mix takes this recipe to a new level, making it a great dish with roti or rice. The recipe is easy to make and has a delicious aroma. With a mouth-watering taste and incomparable flavor, this okra recipe is sure to become a regular in your meal plan rotation.

Instructions

1.Rinse the okra and cut off the stems, then slice them vertically in half. Put them aside.
2.Heat the oil in a pan, then add cumin seeds and saute for a minute until they sputter.
3.Add onions and green chilies and stir until the onion turns golden brown.
4.Add tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and turmeric. Cook on high flame until tomatoes mix well with the onions.
5.Add tamarind paste and cook for another minute.
6.Put the sliced okra in the pan and stir gently.
7.Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the okra is light green, and soft.
8.Remove the lid and stir in red pepper flakes. Cook on high flame for another 2 minutes. Serve hot with rice or roti.

PROS

This Pakistani okra recipe is vegan, full of nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber.

Okra helps to improve digestion and can lower cholesterol levels.

It’s a great source of vitamins A, B6, and C.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, useful for preventing cancer and lowering heart disease risk.

CONS

Some people are allergic to okra.
The outer layer contains high levels of oxalates, which can lead to kidney stones in susceptible people.

Tomatoes contain histamine, which can cause some people to have an allergic reaction.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This traditional Pakistani dish is full of health benefits. It can improve your digestion and immune system. Tomatoes control the metabolism of fat in the system along with cleansing it. The fiber from okra helps with digestion and lowers cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.

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