Spicy Okra with mung bean sprouts and tumeric lemon rice


Spicy up a bit this weekend!

Okra with mung bean sprouts recipe and turmeric lemon rice 


Ingredients for the Okra dish

5 cups okra

2 1/2 cups mung sprouts
1 Tbsp olive oil 
3 cloves garlic -chopped
2 tsp chopped ginger 
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp curry powder
1tsp roasted chili powder
1/2 tsp mustard seeds to taste  
1/2 tsp chili lakes to garnish 
a pinch of Himalayan salt

Directions

  • wash and dry the okra before start cutting, to avoid sliminess also dry your hands, knife and chopping board.
  • add the half of olive oil to medium size pan over high heat, mix rest of the olive oil with the chopped garlic, mustard seeds, and ginger.
  • Once the oil heat adds the garlic mixture into the pan.sauteing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant then add the turmeric powder, curry powder and roasted chili powder and stir to mix about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the okra into the pan and saute for 2 to 3 minutes then add the mung sprouts and turn the heat down, cook about a minute.
  • Sprinkle the salt and chili flakes and remove from the heat.
  • serve with rice or warm bread.

Ingredients for the turmeric lemon rice 

5 cups basmati rice
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp cloves to taste
salt to taste

Directions

  • To a medium pot on low heat add chopped garlic and cloves and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, add a bit of water to avoid burning.  
  • Add turmeric to the cooked rice bowl and mix gently then add into the pan. 
  • Sprinkle lemon juice and salt 
  • Serve with salad or curry of your choice.
  • garnish with roasted peanut and some coriander.

Preparation time 
Okra recipe – 5 to 7 minutes
Rice recipe -less than 5 minutes
Yield   -1 to 2 serves

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