Sri Lankan

Cardamom and Cinnamon Sri Lankan Spiced Okra Stir-Fry

Name: Cardamom and Cinnamon Sri Lankan Spiced Okra Stir-Fry
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 200g okra, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped; 3 shallots, chopped; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Introduces warm, aromatic sweetness.

17 minutes2 servings

Method

Add cardamom and cinnamon to the oil when heating.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add cumin and mustard seeds.
When seeds crackle, add turmeric, ginger, and shallots. Cook until shallots turn translucent.
Add okra and stir well to coat in spices.
Cook uncovered until okra is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Season with red chili powder and garam masala. Mix well and serve.

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