Okra Fry With Peanuts
Ok, I know what you are thinking. After all that hue and cry I made about being an okra-hater and all that, I go ahead and post 3 okra recipes in a span of 2 months. Well, the reason is, its one of the 'Indian' vegetables that I see always in the wet market and end up buying it thinking I can make something passable with it. After all, we both really liked the Okra with Besan curry that I made, TH more so because it resembles usili.
This is a dish I have tried in our office cafe when I was in Hyderabad. I always found it an interesting combination - ladies finger and peanuts. The crunch the peanuts gave to the curry was quite nice and though I wasn't sure what recipe the chef there used, I tried to replicate it the other day and it did come very close in taste.What I Used:
Okra/ladies finger/vendakka - 15 (number of okras)
Raw shelled peanuts - 3 tbsp
Shallots - 4, chopped
Garlic - 1 tsp, minced (optional, but add for more flavour)
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves - a few (optional)How I Made It:
1. Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry the shallots and garlic. When it starts browning, add the chilli powder and fry for another 10-15 seconds.
2. Now add the okra and peanuts and fry on sim till the okra turns soft and the peanuts are done.
3. Finally, mix the salt and curry leaves in and remove from fire.
Serve with hot rice and some gravy.
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hey this is a new recipe okra wth peanuts, sounds interesting will try it
ReplyDeleteThis is similar to a dish that was a regular in the menu at our hostel...
ReplyDeleteI have okra and I have raw peanuts (with skin, right?) sitting in my kitchen. I know now what's gonna happen to them:)
ReplyDeletehi Nags, I remember this in the Hyd cafe menu:-) Well, I hate whole peanuts in a veggie dish. The only time I like it is when it is roasted and powdered, and then added. Will try this recipe that way!
ReplyDeleteTruly a crunchy combi
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of combining soft okra with crunchy peanuts.
ReplyDeletehi nags, why can't i ever see the pics on ur posts?!?!!? pics are opening on a dozen other blogs that are open on my browser right now. anyways!! let me tell you bhindi peanut combination sounds deadly.. will definitely try it out. i love peanuts in veggies!!!
ReplyDeleteWOw nags thats an amazing pic. Very nice shot. And okra with peanuts thats an interesting combo.
ReplyDeleteWOW! my 2 most fav's.Okra and Peanuts.What a good idea. Will make this and get back to you.
ReplyDeleteThis new recipe for me.. good one
ReplyDeletethis looks,,yum ,.tried peanuts with potatoes,.liked lotz,..but i guess i gonna luv this more,,;-),.thnks for sharin,..
ReplyDeleteInteresting..Okra with peanuts..
ReplyDeletesounds delicious.. never thought of adding peanuts to orka.. must taste good.
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one,have never heard of okra with peanuts,your looks yummy :)
ReplyDeleteI love stir fried Okra, one of my most favorite meals is fried okra with warm rotis. I will try this recipe of yours this time, looks delicious!
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ooey gooey okras and peanuts..hmmmm!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful idea... okra with peanuts, who would've thunk! :D
ReplyDeleterajani - you can't see my pics? that's strange.. which browser do you use? Also, are u blocking it from your end somehow?
ReplyDeleteI used to see this dish in wedding meals, Nags, along with a lot of coconut sprinkled all over - have never seen it in homes, though! There, the okra were cut longer and everything was deep-fried, I think.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI bookmarked your blog the other day. I love the pics & the simple yet Yummy recipes. They served this dish at my wedding last year :) I will make it this weekend.
Actually, that's what I thought when I saw the post title!:)
ReplyDeleteOkra and peanuts. I should try this out.
I love the idea of adding peanuts to okra, Nags. I can imagine the crunchiness of the peanuts would be a lovely complement to the velvety smoothness of the okra. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteokra and peanuts? Unique combo. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteCrispy peanuts in Okra... sounds like a good combination.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the my Okra recipe http://sizzlingbites.blogspot.com/2008/08/tomato-bhindi-masala.html
Bhindi with pea nuts looks yummy
ReplyDeleteInteresting combination of okra and peanuts. Will try this as we love Okra :)
ReplyDeleteLove okras. Great idea to use peanuts with it. Will try.
ReplyDeleteIt's okra mania on the blogosphere! Great minds think alike. Your recipe looks lovely.
ReplyDeletei am using internet explorer. no there are no blocks. cos I can see other blog images, somehow yours and Lore's (of culinarty) are among those i can;t see.
ReplyDelete:S what is this click notifier that comes after my comment ... :(((
ReplyDeleteohh don't worry about it. its just a button for me to easily reply to your comment :) with just one click basically. its a hack that was built into this template when i downloaded it.. does it bother you?
ReplyDeleteno not really i just love using smileys ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's a creative way to dress up okra. I'm thinking crushed almonds wouldn't be bad either.
ReplyDeletehey this is a new recipe okra wth peanuts, sounds interesting will try it
ReplyDeleteHi Nags! I tried this out over the weekend and turned out simply awesome.. simple and delicious.. way to go Nags!!!.. :)Shama
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feedback Shama :) So glad you liked the okra stir fry with peanuts.
ReplyDeleteBest Recipe. i will try it as soon as possible. looks authentic Recipe.
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