Inspired by Indian cuisine, this simple recipe offers a low-fat, spicy alternative to deep-fried okra. 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Rinse and thoroughly dry the okra. Slice lengthwise in half.

This rich and velvety okra, chickpea, and potato coconut curry combines the unique texture of okra with hearty potatoes, sweet bell peppers, and red onions. The vegetables are simmered in a silky ...

While okra is usually thought of in Creole/Cajun food, it also works well in other highly spiced cuisines. Some think it tastes somewhat like eggplant, which means it substitutes effectively in ...

Okra can be "a little finicky, especially if it isn't fresh," Cara Mangini, author of "The Vegetable Butcher" (Workman Publishing, 2016, $29.95) writes. "Buy okra in season (if possible from a local ...

I am glad that no one ever forced stewed okra on me during my childhood, because the stories I’ve heard from stewed-okra veterans have been traumatizing. Friends and colleagues have described memories ...

We all have those days when our meal planning isn’t on par and takeout or frozen dinners seem to be the only options. An new cookbook from the cooks at America’s Test Kitchen, “Five-Ingredient Dinners ...

Thomas Jefferson claimed okra was thriving in West Virginia in 1781, and by 1800, okra had become a Southern staple. Emblematic of Southern culture, okra remains a regular on classic Southern ...

The weekdays can be hectic and tiring for everyone. Whether we are working from home or going to the office, once the day starts, we don't get the time to take a break till the day ends. That is why ...

Marinating the okra with lemon juice and salt in advance keeps the okra juicy without being slimy, and rinsing the rice thoroughly before cooking and allowing it to rest after cooking helps to ensure ...