Best 7 Sauteed Okra With Cumin Recipes

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Jump into a culinary adventure with sauteed okra and cumin, a delightful dish merging the unique flavor of okra with the warmth of cumin. Embark on a journey to discover the secrets of preparing okra, a versatile vegetable often overlooked, to bring out its most satisfying texture and taste. Once considered a humble ingredient, okra, with its ridged exterior and mucilaginous interior, has gained popularity in recent times. Let's delve into the world of sauteed okra with cumin, exploring diverse recipes that showcase this extraordinary vegetable in all its glory.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SABZI BHENDI (SAUTEED OKRA WITH CUMIN)



Sabzi Bhendi (Sauteed Okra With Cumin) image

Make and share this Sabzi Bhendi (Sauteed Okra With Cumin) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Peel and halve the onion lengthwise, then slice lengthwise into paper-thin slivers.
  • Heat ghee or butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and salt.
  • Cook, stirring, until golden-brown, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add okra, cumin and pepper.
  • Cook, lifting and turning vegetables, until okra is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes.
  • If frozen okra is used, it will be a bit sticky.

SAUTEED OKRA WITH COCONUT AND INDIAN SPICES



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This quick one-pan side dish gets big flavor from four assertive spices: mustard and cumin seeds, asafetida, and turmeric.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup safflower oil or ghee
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 Thai chile, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
Pinch of asafetida
12 ounces okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup shredded fresh or thawed frozen coconut
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Juice of 1/2 lime (2 teaspoons)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil, then mustard and cumin seeds. Cook until mustard seeds turn gray and begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add garlic, chile, and asafetida. Cook 30 seconds. Add okra, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender and beginning to turn golden in spots, 5 to 8 minutes. Add coconut and turmeric and heat through. Stir in lime juice. Serve immediately.

MEL'S FABULOUSLY EASY SAUTEED OKRA



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Okra sauteed in olive oil with lots of garlic. Cornmeal is added toward the end--fabulous fried okra with less oil and with only one pan, no messy battering and frying. Enjoy!

Provided by bwhite

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic, or to taste
1 pound okra, chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add okra and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal on top; cook and stir until okra is fork-tender and cornmeal absorbs excess moisture, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

OKRA SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN



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Even avowed okra-phobes love this salad, which is seasoned with a warm and earthy Moroccan spice blend. The okra cooks for only 2 minutes in salted water, and the resulting flavor and texture are somewhat reminiscent of asparagus. The salad tastes best at room temperature.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 teaspoons paprika or pimentón
Pinch of cayenne
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds okra, not too big, left whole
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, for garnish
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus additional sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Put cumin, coriander and caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Shake pan and toast seeds until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Let seeds cool, then grind to a coarse powder in a mortar or electric spice mill. Transfer to a small bowl and add paprika and cayenne. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil. Add okra and cook for 2 minutes, until firm-tender. Drain and rinse with cool water, then blot with a kitchen towel. Set aside.
  • To serve, place okra in a serving bowl. Season lightly with salt and toss with dressing. (Leave to marinate for up to 1 hour if desired.) Garnish with olives, chopped cilantro and some cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 300 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CUMIN-SPICED OKRA AND TOMATOES



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Okra and tomatoes are a classic combo. This is a delicious, spicy variation that's really easy to make. I made this often in college and turned my okra-skeptical roommate into a fan. I like this served over brown rice, but it's also great thinned out into a stew.

Provided by sprout 13

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 jalapeno, chopped finely
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1 lb frozen sliced okra, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Saute onion for a few minutes until it begins to soften.
  • Add garlic, jalapeno, and cumin and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Don't brown the garlic or it will get bitter.
  • Add okra, tomatoes, and tomato juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • You can add water to make a soupier dish, or leave it fairly dry. I add 1/4-1/2 cup.
  • Cover and cook 5-10 minutes. Okra should soften and the juices will become quite thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 16, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.6

SAUTéED OKRA



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Provided by Julie Powell

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 1 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh, unblemished small okra
2 tablespoons olive oil
Red-pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim the stems off the ends of the okra, taking care not to cut into the interior of the pods.
  • Pour the oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to heat until almost smoking. Add the okra and red-pepper flakes to taste. Sauté until the pods have softened slightly, but are still crisp and brightly colored, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED OKRA



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Seasoned with bacon and red pepper, sauteed okra is a classic side dish that also works beautifully when served at room temperature for a picnic. For the best flavor and texture, cook okra quickly over high heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds okra
4 slices (about 4 ounces) bacon
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red-pepper flakes (optional), for garnish

Steps:

  • Wash okra under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Trim stem ends.
  • Heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden. Drain bacon on paper towels, and crumble into pieces.
  • Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat; return pan to heat. When fat is hot but not smoking, add okra. Cook, turning occasionally, until okra is bright green and slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender okra for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the okra by cutting off the stem end and the tip.
  • If desired, slice the okra into rounds or halves.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle and are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the okra and cook, stirring frequently, until it is tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chili and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook until they are softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Sautéed okra with cumin is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up fresh okra and can be served as a side dish or main course. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook okra, then you should definitely try this recipe.

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