Okra stuffed with spiced sesame, coconut and peanuts

Okra are such a wonderful vegetable. Not only are they healthy, they are so versatile and truly make a dish taste wonderful. They have a lovely shape, which makes them easy to stuff with delicious flavours.

Here is my recipe for okras stuffed with spiced sesame, coconut and peanuts. You can eat this as a starter or a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

For the Okra:

• Okra (around 10)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

For the stuffing:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, warmed slightly
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• handful chopped coriander
• 6 peanuts (I used skinned ones)
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons desiccated coconut
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Method:

1. Wash the okra in a colander and sprinkle salt and leave aside for a few minutes.
2. Now put all the stuffing ingredients into a food processor and blitz well.
3. Cut slits in the middle of each okra so it widens out like a pocket.
4. Fill each okra with the stuffing mixture.
5. In a pan, heat the coconut oil on medium heat.
6. Arrange the okras on the pan in batches and fry till slightly browned.
7. Enjoy hot!