Okra

Prep

1. 1

   Wash and dry thoroughly — water on cut okra increases slime.

2. 2

   Trim the stem cap without cutting into the pod (for whole okra).

3. 3

   Or slice into 1 cm rounds.

Tips

• High heat, little stirring and a little acid (amchur, tomato, lemon) keep it from turning slimy.

Knife cuts that suit it

• Rondelle3–6 mm thick discs

Use it in

• Bhindi masala
• Bamia (okra and beef stew)
• Banku with okra stew