Spiced Okra Recipe.

Linda, one of our Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant students prepared some Okra for the Lakshmi team today 🌿😋

Okra is slimy, astringent and has a slightly bitter taste.

Cooked Okra is best for Vata and Pitta constitution. The unctuous and slimy qualities can be aggravating for Kapha dosha if not cooked with digestive 🌿 spices.

Okra has high levels of fibre, encouraging optimal bowel movements 😮. The mucus and slimy texture can help to soothe the digestive channels.

Bhindi is the Hindi word for okra. When cooking bhindi make sure to remove excess moisture. This can be done by patting it dry before chopping it into medium size pieces.

Let’s get started 🧑🍳

Ingredients
• 250 g fresh okra
• 1–2 teaspoons ghee
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric and coriander powder
• Rock salt, to taste

Follow these simple steps 👇🌿😋
1. Wash okra and dry it completely. Trim ends and slice into medium pieces.
2. Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat.
3. Add cumin seeds
4. Add okra and sauté uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
5. Add turmeric, coriander powder, and rock salt. Mix gently and cook 1–2 more minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Such a delicious recipe, serve with rice, chapati, dhal or part of a simple thali.

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We wish you a great start to the weekend 🪷

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