Okra Chili Recipes

MATT'S BEAN CHILI WITH OKRA

Steps:

• Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• While the beef is browning, coat okra in beaten eggs and toss in flour. Set aside.
• Drain and discard grease from the beef. Stir black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, corn, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt into the pot. Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 30 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 2 hours.
• While chili simmers, heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry okra in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes, working in batches as needed. Set fried pieces on paper towels to drain and let rest.
• Serve chili in bowls with fried okra on top for a nice added crunch.

OKRA WITH GREEN CHILLI

Steps:

• In a processor blend half of the onion with the garlic, ginger, chilli, coriander and cumin, add a little water to make a thin paste.
• In a pan heat the oil and fry the remaining onions till golden and remove them and set aside.
• Add the spice mixture to the pan and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
• Add the okra, lemon juice and 4 fluid oz of water, simmer till the okra is tender.
• Serve garnished with the fried onion.