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Okra Recipe (Bhindi)
Ready to make meal planning a breeze? Try this simple and mouthwatering 20-minute okra recipe (Bhindi). An all-time favourite Indian and Pakistani dish, this recipe is bursting with nutrition and flavor. If you're tired of eating the same 'ol veggies, this has your name written all over it!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 340 g okra, frozen, pre-cut
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 chili, green, washed, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, medium, washed, diced in medium cubes
- 2 tbsp lemon, juice of fresh lemon
- 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, washed, finely chopped
Instructions
- In medium pan, heat oil and fry onions until lightly golden.
- Saute okra on high heat for 5 to 7 mins. Stir often to prevent burning.
- Reduce heat and add dry spices, chilli and tomato. Stir well to coat okra.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, pour lemon juice over okra and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 101kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 789mg (33%)Potassium: 496mg (14%)Fiber: 5g (20%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 1350IU (27%)Vitamin C: 50.3mg (61%)Calcium: 110mg (11%)Iron: 1.6mg (9%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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