Okra originally from Africa, is a vegetable widely used in cuisines such as Caribbean, Creole, Cajun and Indian.
Here are our favourite okra recipes including stews, curries, gumbo and more.
Okra curry
This recipe serves 4 as a vegetarian main meal with rice, but you can also serve it as part of an Indian banquet to serve 8. Okra, also known as lady fingers, is a green, ridged, oblong pod with a furry skin. While native to Africa, this vegetable is used in Indian, Middle-Eastern and southern […]
Okra and tomato in coconut sauce
Okra, also called bamia, bhindi or ladies fingers. Are an African vegetable transported throughout the world by African slaves and traders. Okra resembles a large green chilli having outside ribs and many edible, gummy seeds inside. It can be stewed, as here, roasted or deep-fried, and is as good eaten on its own as it […]
African-style peanut, okra and tomato gumbo
This gorgeous recipe is best made just before serving.
Chicken, chorizo and okra gumbo
A quick and delicious chicken, chorizo and okra gumbo, a dish that originated in southern Louisiana.
Lamb, potato and okra curry
Serve with warm naan and yoghurt. Curry can be made 2 days ahead. Curry pastes vary in heat, so adjust amount to suit your taste. Okra, also known as bamia or lady fingers, is a green, ridged, oblong pod with a furry skin. Native to Africa, this vegetable is used in Indian, Middle-Eastern and southern […]
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