Shana Okra Cut
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Okra is a versatile vegetable that is also known as lady fingers or bhindi. The Okra are hand-picked from farms that maintain the highest quality. They are then washed, cut and quickly frozen to ensure that the tenderness, taste and nutritional goodness is retained.
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- Okra are low in calories
- High In vitamins A & C
- The fibres of Okra have superior qualities in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
- High In vitamins A & C
- The fibres of Okra have superior qualities in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
| Per 100g | |
| Energy | 150kJ / 35 kCal |
| Protein | 2.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.4g |
| Fat | 0.2g |
Cook straight from frozen
Bhindi Sabzi (Shaak)
Method
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat until very hot.
- Add the cumin and mustard seeds and sizzle untill they pop.
- Add aesofotedia.
- After 5 seconds, add Shana ready cut Okra into the seasoned hot oil and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and garlic, stir in remaining ingredients and cook for further 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Ideal accompaniments for this dish are Shana Paratha, Shana Chapatti, Naan Bread, Roti or Rice.
| Quantity | Ingredients |
| 400g | Shana Okra Cut |
| 5 tbsp | Oil (Corn or Vegetable) |
| ½ tsp | Cumin seeds |
| ½ tsp | Mustard Seeds |
| Pinch | Aesofotedia (Hing) |
| 2 | Tomatoes, sliced |
| 5 | Cloves of Garlic, crushed |
| ½ tsp | Tumeric Powder |
| 1 tsp | 'Dhanajeera' Powder (Cumin & Coriander mix) |
| ½ tsp | Chilli Powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
Method
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat until very hot.
- Add the cumin and mustard seeds and sizzle untill they pop.
- Add aesofotedia.
- After 5 seconds, add Shana ready cut Okra into the seasoned hot oil and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and garlic, stir in remaining ingredients and cook for further 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Ideal accompaniments for this dish are Shana Paratha, Shana Chapatti, Naan Bread, Roti or Rice.