Easy Indian-Style Okra
This is an Indian-style okra dish made with simple ingredients.
The okra is cooked in a skillet with some spices and butter.
The dish is easy to make and can be served as a side.
It is a traditional recipe that uses fresh okra and spices to add flavor.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 15, 2026Share
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This is an Indian-style okra dish made with simple ingredients.
The okra is cooked in a skillet with some spices and butter.
The dish is easy to make and can be served as a side.
It is a traditional recipe that uses fresh okra and spices to add flavor.
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Ingredients 8
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound sliced fresh okra
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
Instructions
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Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook until it's tender. Then add 1 pound sliced fresh okra and season with 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger, 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander, 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper, and salt to taste.
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Cook and stir for a few minutes. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 9g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 23mg
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Sodium 72mg
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Total Carbohydrate 11g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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