A Gujarati saak that includes turmeric, garlic, and coriander powder with optional air fryer instructions. Take it a step further and air fry finely chopped okra to get a crispy vegetable that tastes great with warm roti.
½teaspoongarlic, finely chopped (or 3 large cloves of garlic that can be tossed in whole when cooking)
1tablespoonoil
½cupred potato, skinned and chopped small
¼teaspoonhing
green chili peppers, finely blended (I add 2 thai chilies)
salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS IF AIR FRYING
turmeric
oil
Instructions
AIR FRY OKRA (optional)
Toss the cut okra in some oil and turmeric powder . Then air fry them at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Toss and air fry again for an additional 5 minutes. Timing may vary based on the thickness of the okra and quantity in an air fryer. So be sure to keep an eye on it.
Add cumin seeds and wait for them to slightly pop.
Add hing and immediately add the potatoes or any other vegetable you choose to add and cook until fully tender.
Add the AIR FRY PREPPED okra, garlic, and green chilies. Extra turmeric can be added at this point as well. Mix it well.
Finally, add salt and coriander powder. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.
COOKING WITHOUT AN AIR FRYER
Heat oil in a pan on high heat.
Add cumin seeds and wait for them to slightly pop.
Add hing and immediately add the potatoes or any other vegetable you choose to add and cook until tender. Otherwise, add the okra.
Toss the pan to mix the okra instead of using a spatula. This will help prevent any further slime from occurring.
Add turmeric and toss again. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let it cook for for about 7-10 minutes tossing the pan frequently.
Once the okra is a bit tender and browned, add garlic and green chilies.
Continue to cook for 5 minutes on medium low heat.
Add the coriander powder and salt. The okra tends to shrink by the time the dish is cooked and adding salt at the end prevents further smiley texture as well.
Mix, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve hot with roti!
Notes
Wait until the end to add salt to help prevent smily texture and over salting.
Skip the green chili all together for a non-spicy dish.