Best 6 Curried Okra With Chickpeas And Tomatoes Recipes

ROASTED OKRA AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Trim the very top of the stem of the okra pods, as they are often brown. Cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces and add to a baking sheet. Toss with the oil. Dry the chickpeas in a paper towel or a kitchen towel and add to the baking sheet.
• Combine the garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the okra and chickpeas and toss to coat; everything should look evenly dusted. Spread the ingredients in a single layer and roast until the okra is tender when pierced with a knife and the chickpeas are crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt. Toss together and serve while warm.

COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES, OKRA AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it is tender, about 5 minutes, and stir in the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the spices. Stir together for about 1 minute and add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas, 2 quarts water and the bouquet garni. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, trim the stems off the okra and place in a large bowl. Salt generously, douse with the vinegar and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain the okra and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.
• After 1 1/2 hours, season the chickpeas with salt to taste and add the harissa, tomato paste, red pepper and okra. Bring back to a simmer and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until okra and beans are tender. Remove a cup of broth to use for flavoring the couscous. Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and simmer another few minutes. Taste and adjust salt. The stew should be spicy and flavorful.
• Reconstitute and steam the couscous (see recipe). Serve the couscous in wide bowls or mound onto plates and top with the stew. Pass more harissa at the table.

CHICKPEA AND TOMATO CURRY

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, gingerroot and curry powder in oil about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
• Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro, lemon juice and salt.
• Serve over rice; top each serving with yogurt.

OKRA, CHICKPEA AND TOMATO CURRY

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium fire. Add in onions and sauté until they begin turning brown. Then add in the minced garlic and continue cooking until fragrant and lightly browned. 2. Add the okra into the pan, stir well, and cook for 10 minutes. Pour in a little bit of water if it gets too dry while cooking. Then, add in the chickpeas, tomatoes, sweet curry powder & garam masala. Mix well and continue to sauté until the tomatoes become soft & pulpy. Add in the water, stir gently, and let simmer for another 4-5 minutes until the curry thickens. Sprinkle in salt, and taste & adjust. 3. Turn heat off. Squeeze in some lemon juice and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve the okra, chickpea & tomato curry over basmati rice, brown rice, or chapati. Add a dollop of plain yogurt too. Delicious!

CURRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Cut off the ends of the okra pods.
• Slice the pods into approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch rounds.
• Peel and slice the onions.
• Place the sliced Okra into a glass or stainless steel bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt.
• Cover with the iced water, making sure that all slices are under water; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and drain off the salt water.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the Okra and fry until lightly browned. (Approximately 10 minutes).
• Turning frequently to prevent sticking.
• Add the remaining ingredients and fry for a further 3 minutes, until the onions are soft.
• Serve hot.

CURRIED OKRA WITH TOMATO

Steps:

• If fresh okra is used, trim off tough stems.
• If frozen okra is used, defrost and drain.
• Put the tomatoes in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Cook, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the tomatoes are reduced to about two cups.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat and add onions and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, until the mixture is softened.
• Sprinkle with curry powder and ground coriander and cook briefly.
• Stir in the tomatoes and cook about five minutes; reduce heat if mixture is sticking.
• Stir in chilies and fresh coriander.
• Add the okra, chicken broth and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until the okra is tender.