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 ...

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 ...

This Bengali vegetarian delicacy is comfort food with elegance — crisp fried bhindi simmered in a light, mustard-kissed yoghurt gravy. It’s tangy, mildly spiced and best enjoyed with steamed ...

NEW YORK — 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 ...

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 ...

If you love bhindi and are eager to prepare Vendakkai Poriyal at home, then Chef Jake Dryan has got the perfect recipe for ...

Stir together garlic, turmeric, cayenne, cumin, coriander and 1 teaspoon water to make a thick paste. Using a fork, mix together onion and canola oil, crushing onion slightly. Mix spice paste into ...

From "Gumbo," a Savor the South (r) cookbook by Dale Curry. 2015 by University of North Carolina Press. Used by permission of the University of North Carolina Press (uncpress.unc.edu) "Creoles and ...