Okra Curry (Bandakka Curry)

Name: Okra Curry (Bandakka Curry)
Ingredients: 1 pound okra; 2 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 -3 green chiles, sliced; 1 sprig of curry leaves; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup water; salt, to taste

S.H. Fernando Jr.|June 6, 2012 9:42 am EST

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Okra is a popular vegetable in Sri Lanka. Preparing it in this manner minimizes the stickiness, but make sure it is well stir-fried well before adding the liquids.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 pound okra
2 tablespoon oil
1 onion, sliced
2 -3 green chiles, sliced
1 sprig of curry leaves
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup water
salt, to taste

Directions

Wash okra, cut off tops, and slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in the pan. Sauté the onions until translucent. Add the green chiles, curry leaves, and okra and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the turmeric, fenugreek seeds, and coriander powder and toss well. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt and simmer until okra is tender, about 20 minutes.