Fried okra - ladies' fingers Recipe: Low Fat, Low Sugar

Serves 4

8 oz okra (ladies' fingers)

salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds

8 oz low-fat yogurt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon chopped basil or marjoram

• 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.

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