Recipe Makes for 4 Servings:

9 oz tender okra

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 fresh green chilies, deseeded and sliced

6 curry leaves

1 tsp ground coriander, dry-roasted

1/2 tsp ground cumin, dry-roasted

1 tsp pounded smoked dried tuna or dried prawn powder

2-inch cinnamon stick

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)

1.5 cups coconut milk

oil for deep-frying

Directions:

Rinse the okra, drain, then trim off the tops and slice in half lengthways. Rub with the ground turmeric to coat.

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, deep-fry the okra until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel.


Put all the remaining ingredients into a saucepan over low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the onion is cooked. 


Add the fried okra, simmer until tender and remove from the heat. Serve with rice.


For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.


Enjoy..