This dish uses frozen okra which is not slimy. Nor is it spicy. If you like some heat add chopped serrano, jalapeño, or other hot pepper when you add the onion.
Serve with basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories89.3
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
19.7g
31%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
- Cholesterol 42.9mg 15%
- Sodium 2437.4mg 102%
- Potassium 823.5mg 24%
- Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
- Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 15.6g 32%
- Vitamin A 36%
- Vitamin C 167%
- Calcium 27%
- Iron 41%
- Vitamin E 19%
- Vitamin K 115%
- Thiamin 28%
- Riboflavin 16%
- Niacin 18%
- Vitamin B6 42%
- Vitamin B12 5%
- Folate 29%
- Pantothenic Acid 10%
- Phosphorus 25%
- Magnesium 38%
- Zinc 5%
- Selenium 3%
- Copper 21%
- Manganese 82%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Serve with basmati rice.
EQUIPMENT: cast iron skillet
Jhinga Bhindi (Shrimp and Okra)
Cuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy2
servings20
minutes15
minutesShrimp and Okra
Ingredients
1/2 lb large, WILD shrimp, about 8, peeled and deveined (Google: devein shrimp fork)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds – do not use powdered
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 16 oz bag frozen, sliced okra, defrosted
1 large heirloom or other local, ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 fresh lime, juiced
sea salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon garam masala
Directions
- Slice shrimp into bite-size pieces about the same size as sliced okra.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over a medium-high heat until it shimmers then add cumin seeds. When they start spluttering add onions, garlic and okra and sauté until onion is golden and okra starts to brown.
- Add tomatoes and turmeric powder and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, lime juice, and salt to taste and stir until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle garam masala over.
- Serve immediately with rice.
){kind=link}