269.Fried okra - ladies' fingers : Food Combining Hay Diet
The full text of the book published by Bloomsbury. Author Peter Thomson

Serves 4

8 oz okra (ladies' fingers)

salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds

8 oz Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon chopped basil or marjoram

Instructions

  • Put the okra into a pan, sprinkle with salt, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes, until just tender.

  • Drain, pat dry with kitchen paper.

  • Heat the oil and add the okra. Add the coriander and cardamom and fry gently for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

  • Mix the paprika with the yogurt and add to the pan. Heat through, stirring, but do not boil.

  • Sprinkle with basil or marjoram and serve.

Variations

  • Add 2 cloves chopped or crushed garlic with the spices.

  • Add chopped spring onions with the spices.