Deresh curry recipe
A classic Bengali vegetarian curry, made with okra and potato.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon panch phoran (mixed Bengali spices)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 450g fresh okra, washed and halved
- 350ml water
Method
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Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, then add the panch phoran, bay leaves, chopped onion, garlic and ginger. Cook on low heat for 3 or 4 minutes, until the mixture starts to brown.
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Add the chopped potato, cover and cook for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
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Add the okra and mix well. Add the water, stir and lower the heat. Leave the mixture to simmer uncovered for around 5 minutes, until the okra is softened.
Information:Serve with rice as a main, or as an accompaniment to dhal and other curries as part of a larger meal.
