How to Make Stuffed Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed Okra is a delightful and savory dish that is popular in many cuisines around the world. This recipe takes fresh okra and fills it with a flavorful and aromatic stuffing, creating a dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly tasty. Whether you are a fan of okra or trying it for the first time, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.

Okra, also known as lady's fingers, is a vegetable that is often underappreciated but has a unique flavor and texture t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons mango powder (amchur)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound large okra
  • ¼ cup corn flour
  • vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine mango powder, ginger, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon oil together in a bowl; set aside for flavors to blend for 2 hours.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim okra and make a slit lengthwise down the side of each okra, creating a pocket. Fill each pocket with the spice mixture.
  • Place corn flour in a resealable plastic bag; add filled okra and shake to coat.
  • Fry okra in the hot oil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer fried okra using a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 462mg