Okra and Potato Hash Recipe
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Okra and potato hash
Peppery and Crunchy Appetizer or Side Dish
Making an appetizer or side dish can often be time-consuming. Okra and potato hash is a wonderful option in situations when you don't have a lot of time. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it's also healthy—not to mention mouthwateringly good! The dry spices, ginger, and garlic impart a unique flavor, and the sesame seeds provide a wonderful crunch.
Let me show you the detailed recipe.
Cook Time
| Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
|---|---|---|---|
12 min | 18 min | 30 min | Serves 3 people |
Ingredients
- 18 okra, cut in 1/4 cm slices
- 2 teaspoons chopped onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 potato, peeled, diced, washed in water and strained
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3-4 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or any other salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Add onion, ginger, and garlic into a blender. Pulse a few times to get a paste. Set aside.
- Take pepper, cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a blender and crush them. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep bottomed pan or a non-stick pan. Throw in the mustard seeds. Let them crackle.
- Add ginger-garlic-onion paste. Saute the mixture for 2 minutes or until you experience a nice aroma from the roasted paste.
- Stir in potatoes. Add some salt. Reduce the heat to a minimum. Cover the pan and let the potatoes cook for 5 minutes while stirring the mixture occasionally.
- Uncover, stir in okra and the dry spice mixture. Add some salt and turmeric powder. Stir the mixture occasionally to ensure the contents not burning the bottom. Add a few drops of oil if needed.
- This step takes about 8-10 minutes. By this time, the veggies will be cooked and a bit roasted.
- Check for the taste. If needed, add some salt. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds at the time of serving.
- Enjoy it as an appetizer or side dish!
Picture Tutorial
Powdered dry spices
Ginger-garlic-onion paste
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Step one: Saute the mustard seeds in oil until they crackle. Stir in the ginger-garlic-onion paste. Saute it for 2 minutes or until you experience a nice aroma from the roasted paste.
Step two: Throw in the potato cubes. Add some salt. Keep the heat to a minimum. Mix well.
Cover the pan, cook for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Step three: Add okra, dry spice powder, turmeric powder, and a little salt.
Mix well. Stir the mix occasionally and cook until okra and potato become tender.
This step may take 8-10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Transfer it to a serving dish.
Okra and potato hash is ready to serve! Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds just before serving. Enjoy as an appetizer or a side dish.
