Tanzanian Coconut Curried Okra

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans provide similar texture and flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor while being healthier.

Clean the okra using a damp cloth or misting to avoid extra moisture.

Cut the tops and tips off the okra and slice into generous one-inch pieces.

Mince a few cloves of garlic for about half a tablespoon and dice half an onion.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter (or bacon fat) in a pan over medium heat.

Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pan along with 1 tablespoon of curry powder, quarter teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper.

Brown the onions and garlic for about 8 minutes, noting that the spices will turn brown before the onions.

Add the sliced okra to the pan and gently fold it with the spiced onions.

Pour in 1 cup of full fat coconut milk and half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

Cover the dish and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

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