Here are five must-try okra dishes that showcase the culinary diversity and richness of African cuisine. Okra soup is a ...

Wash the okra under cold running water and dry each ... Stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves and cook for a further few minutes until the onions start to brown and caramelise.

Okra, with its distinctive, thick mucilage, is one of the traditional thickeners in gumbo. The others are filé — a powder made from dried and ground sassafras leaves, a contribution from the ...

Tap to read the recipe! One cup of chopped okra, half a cup yogurt, chopped coriander leaves, one-fourth cup grated coconut, one tablespoon of lemon juice, teaspoon mustard seeds, half a teaspoon ...

Spread okra on top in an even layer. Season with salt. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and pour in oil. (The okra will not be completely submerged at first.) Set pan over high heat.