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    Home » Sides » Vegetables » Paleo Indian Spiced Okra

    Paleo Indian Spiced Okra

    Published: Oct 7, 2015 · Modified: Feb 5, 2021 by HWC Magazine · 33 Comments

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    Paleo Indian Spiced Okra is crunchy and delicious with Indian spices, shallots and drizzled with a little zesty lemon for a quick and delicious Paleo friendly side dish. Paleo Indian Spiced Okra / https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    Why you are going to love our Paleo Indian Spiced Okra

    You are just going to love how quickly this dish comes together. Depending on how fast a chopper you are, you can have this dish on your table in about 6-8 minutes. However, the reason why you are going to love this dish is because it is full of flavor and aromatics and the okra are deliciously crunchy. You are going to love that little snap, pop and crunch as you bite into the okra and then the aroma of all of the Indian spices are splash of lemon is going to send you swooning.

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    Okra is Making a Come Back

    Seriously, who knew vegetables could be so delicious and healthy for you too. Paleo Indian Spiced Okra is not only paleo friendly but it is also diabetic friendly, cardiac friendly, low carb, dairy free, egg-free, gluten-free my new favorite side dish.

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    Roast your Spices

    I have more spices in my pantry than the average person with my spice collection on every surface, cabinet and even finding its way into drawers into the living room. Roasting the spices before you grind them takes this dish over the top. In addition, it makes your house smell fantastic.

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    Recipe and Spice Exchanges

    If you do not have all of the spices listed in this recipe, don't sweat it you can always use the pre-ground spice instead. Some easy alternatives for the spices are you can use ¼ teaspoon of ground yellow mustard seed instead of whole black mustard seeds. You can exchange fresh coriander (cilantro) or ground coriander for the coriander seed.

    You can exchange ½ teaspoon of curry powder or fennel seeds instead of fenugreek seeds, but I just love the aroma of fenugreek. If you like a little spice to your dishes , you can add a little sprinkle of red pepper flakes but this is optional. the spices add a whole new level to the simple Paleo Indian Spiced Okra recipe.

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    Paleo Indian Spiced Okra

    Crunchy and delicious sliced okra stir fried with Indian spices, shallots and drizzled with a little zesty lemon for a quick and delicious Paleo friendly side dish. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: Indian
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: HWC Magazine

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (can substitute ½ teaspoon mustard powder)
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
      (can substitute with ground coriander)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
      (can substitute with ground cumin)
    • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (can substitute ½ teaspoon of curry powder or fennel seeds)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 shallot
      chopped
    • 1 clove garlic
      peeled and minced
    • 20 okra
      chopped into 1 cm slices ( 2 and ½ cups)
    • salt and pepper
      to taste
    • ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
      optional
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a wok or frying pan, add the dry whole spices (mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin and fenugreek seeds) and cook for about 1-2 minutes over medium heat until to start to pop and crackle. Move from heat and grind spice in a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder. Set aside.
    • Add your olive oil to the wok and add chopped shallots and garlic and fry for one minute until aromatic. Add the chopped okra, ground spice mixture of mustard, coriander, cumin and fenugreek and stir fry gently for ONLY 1-2 minutes just until the okra soften slightly but are still crunchy. (DO NOT OVERCOOK or the okra will take on that strange gumbo consistency and instead what we are looking for is crispy and delicious and not sticky at all). Season will salt and pepper to taste, add a sprinkle of dried red pepper flakes if you would like it a little spicy, however that is optional.
    • Turn off the wok and sprinkle the okra with a little fresh lemon juice and serve hot. enjoy!

    Notes

    (DO NOT OVERCOOK or the okra will take on that strange gumbo consistency and instead what we are looking for is crispy and delicious and not sticky at all consistency. The trick is just a quick stir fry of just 1-2 minutes and quickly get the okra out of the pan and on to a serving dish.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1007IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Danielle Wolter says

      October 26, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Oh my - I do love okra. I usually use it in gumbo, but I absolutely love the flavors in this recipe! It sounds amazing. I learned years ago that fresh toasted spices are just so much better than the pre-ground. I try to use fresh spices whenever I cook, especially Indian food!

      Reply
      • HWC Magazine says

        October 26, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        Thank you Danielle. Toasting whole spices makes your house smell amazing too and does wonders for this dish. We hope you give it a try. Take Care

        Reply
    2. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:01 am

      My mouth was just drooling while I was scrolling through! I absolutely love Okra (it was the only vegetable I liked to eat when I was young!) and those spices are just making me so happy inside!! I love buying whole spices and roasting it too! I can eat one entire massive bowl of this! It looks delicious!!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        October 18, 2015 at 2:37 pm

        Thanks for your sweet comment Dini! Really you ate okra when you were little? There are so many people that are apprehensive about this vegetable but if they make it in a quick stir fry so that is is still crisp, it is beautiful. I have such a huge spice collection, we have talked about knocking out a wall to add more space for the spices.. LOL However, nothing beats whole fresh toasted spices.

        Reply
    3. Take Two Tapas says

      October 15, 2015 at 4:08 am

      Seeing all these beautiful spices makes me want to throw all my spices out and start over with whole ones! My hubby loves okra so this is going to be a new favorite of his I can tell! Thanks for sharing with Saucy Saturdays!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        October 18, 2015 at 3:04 pm

        Thank you dear! Love saucy Saturdays as I always meet so many fun bloggers. You can still make this okra dish with ground spices. Just heat the ground spices up a little bit with the oil before adding the okra and it will be delicious.

        Reply
    4. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

      October 14, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Loved that you created this crazy healthy dish. Its so darn pretty! I have hunted high and low for some okra to make, but am struggling to find any. Might have to leave it on my food bucket list and eat it when I eventually get over your neck of the woods. 🙂 Thank you again for your amazing guest post, it has gone off in the social media, so my readers have very much enjoyed visiting with you. Hope you are having a stella week my friend. Hugs and love headed your way. xo

      Reply
    5. ChgoJohn says

      October 12, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      Buona Sera, BAM! I've never had okra cooked properly and have steered clear of it ever since. I do love Indian cooking and their spice profiles, though, and probably would like your dish. Must remember not to over cook! I'll be gone from WP for a couple of weeks, BAM, and hope all will be well with you while I'm gone.

      Reply
    6. The Gourmet Gourmand says

      October 11, 2015 at 6:22 am

      You know how I feel about indian food.. and you are doing it justice here. Love it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        October 11, 2015 at 9:11 pm

        I thought this might be right up your alley. I bet your spices cabinet and rooms looks like mine.. Next week we are going to have to start to knock out walls and put on an extension just for my spices.. LOL

        Reply
        • The Gourmet Gourmand says

          October 11, 2015 at 11:55 pm

          Haha yes!! That sounds just like my place.

        • Healthy World Cuisine says

          October 12, 2015 at 9:56 am

          🙂

    7. Kristy says

      October 10, 2015 at 4:35 am

      I've never had okra before - at least not that I know of. It sounds delicious and I do love indian spices. I'm going to have to look for some at the store now. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Dawn says

      October 09, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      What a beautiful dish, the okra just looks so cute and delicious!!

      Reply
    9. Culinary Flavors says

      October 09, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      This is one great veg dish Bobbi! As a kid I loved okra, but growing up I avoid it for some peculiar reason. Looking at this I am starting to reconsider! Sharing some love around social media!

      Reply
    10. [email protected] says

      October 09, 2015 at 4:18 am

      What a great okra dish. I love all the spices and never had such crunchy okra before, I assumes is was gooey uncooked too. Gorgeous pics!

      Reply
    11. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

      October 09, 2015 at 10:28 am

      I have NEVER EVER had Okra before! 😮

      Reply
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