Sabzi Bhendi (Sauteed Okra With Cumin) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Adapted from Time-Life Foods of the World. Ingredients:
1 medium onion |
3 tablespoons ghee (or butter) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 lb whole fresh okra (or 2 10-ounce packages frozen okra, thawed) |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Peel and halve the onion lengthwise, then slice lengthwise into paper-thin slivers.
2. Heat ghee or butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onions and salt.
4. Cook, stirring, until golden-brown, about 7-8 minutes.
5. Add okra, cumin and pepper.
6. Cook, lifting and turning vegetables, until okra is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes.
7. If frozen okra is used, it will be a bit sticky.
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