Okra is widely used in Indian cuisine, added to masala with onions and tomatoes or stir-fried with ghee and turmeric.

Okra isn't for everyone. A haphazardly prepared plate can offer slimy mouthfuls that can be off-putting to many diners. Yet ...

This recipe makes more sambal than you will need for one dish of okra, but it can be stored in ... Pull the stems from the dried chillies and shake out as many seeds as possible.