Indian peppery okra

Indian peppery okra

Vegetarian

Sliced and golden okra, fried in a pan and seasoned with turmeric and black pepper. A simple and colorful side dish, perfect for serving with rice or chap…

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These sautéed okra with turmeric are a typical side dish in Indian meals. They pair well with a thali or chapati.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying in a pan
  • Estimated cost$0.42 $0.11 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.06
  • $0.10
  • $0.02
  • $0.24

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the okra in a non-stick frying pan for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges begin to brown slightly.
  2. Add the oil, onion, and turmeric, then cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Season with pepper and salt to taste, then serve. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Indian peppery okra

  • 1 tablespoon of oil$0.06
  • ½ onion, chopped$0.10
  • ½ teaspoon of salt$0.02
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric$0.24

Total$0.42

that's $0.11 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 15 okras, sliced into 3mm thick rounds
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)

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