The ABSOLUTE BEST Afghan Okra Recipe You'll Ever Try

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats but can be pricier.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often more affordable.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper reduces heat while maintaining flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a wide frying pan until hot

Fry okra in the hot oil until browned, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside

In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until soft and browned, about 6-7 minutes

Add salt to the onions to release moisture

Stir in minced garlic (1 tablespoon = about 5 cloves), ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and black pepper

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce

Pour in water and bring to a boil

Add potatoes and cover, cooking for 10-15 minutes until softened

Return the fried okra to the pot, cover, and cook for another 10-15 minutes to absorb flavors

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