braised okra in red sauce
Here the okra also called as lady s finger is cooked in a tomato base. This dish provides good amounts of vitamin A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber
contributed by: aarthi on 18/02/11
Ingredients
Ingredient quantities shown are for 5 portion
* not used in calculating nutrition info
Preparation
- Cut the tops and bottoms of the okra.
- Soak it in vinegar for 20 minutes.
- Rinse the okra under running water and drain.
- Heat oil in a pan, add onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
- Add the okra and fry for about 5 minutes until it begins to brown.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, pepper and sugar and simmer for 20 minutes until okra is tender.
- Garnish with coriander leaves or parsley or some dried mixed herbs.
Nutrition Info
Based on a 2000 Calorie Daily Allowance
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% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9g
6.6%
Saturated Fat 0.42g
1.9%
Mono Unsat. Fat 2g
Poly Unsat. Fat 0.35g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1,142.14mg
47.59%
Total Carbohydrate 10.94g
3.98%
Dietary Fiber 3.68g
14.71%
Sugars 3.58g
Proteins 2.48g
1.98%
Vitamin A 0.7%
Vitamin C 0.52%
Calcium 7.21%
Iron 5.64%
