Okra vegetable Recipe

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Okra vegetable
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 kg okra , washed dried thoroughly and cut into slices (cut it diagonally so that the slices appear elongated and not round)
  • 1/2 tsp gingerroot, cut minced
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaf
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
  • 3 tbsp tamarind extract, soak a walnut sized ball of tamarind in 1/2 a cup of water (or according to taste)
  • 1 tbsp oil

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tblsp oil in a wok.
  2. Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, sliced onions and green chillies.
  3. Saute till onions turn translucent.
  4. Add the ginger and garlic and the cumin and turmeric powders.
  5. Then add the sliced okra and the salt.
  6. Saute till just mixed through so that it does not get sticky.
  7. Let it cook on low till the okra is almost cooked without stirring.
  8. Add the tamarind extract and mix and cook till the okra is cooked through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 63.05 Kcal (264 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 4%
Sodium 8.01mg 0%
Potassium 334.54mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.09g 3%
Sugars 2.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 13%
Protein 2.25g 4%
Vitamin C 57mg 95%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 77.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.71 Kcal (221 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.99g 4%
Sodium 6.69mg 0%
Potassium 279.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.6g 3%
Sugars 1.95g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 13%
Protein 1.88g 4%
Vitamin C 47.7mg 95%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 65.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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