Greek · beginner
Greek Braised Okra With Tomato And Fresh Dill
Tender whole okra braised gently in olive oil, garlic, and tomato sauce finished with aromatic fresh dill.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Place the trimmed okra in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice and half the salt, toss gently, and let sit for 15 minutes to reduce slime.
- 02
Heat the olive oil in a wide shallow saucepan over medium heat.
- 03
Add the sliced onion and garlic, cooking for 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 04
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and remaining salt, stirring to combine with the onion mixture.
- 05
Add the okra pods in a neat single layer, cover the pan, and reduce heat to low.
- 06
Simmer gently without stirring for 25 minutes until the okra is tender, then sprinkle chopped dill over the top before serving.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Acid Maceration for Okra
Tossing fresh okra with citrus juice prior to cooking sets the exterior pectin, minimizing sliminess during braising.
Notes from the kitchen
- Trim okra stems carefully without cutting into the pod body to prevent natural juices from escaping.
- Avoid stirring during braising; shake the pan gently to prevent breaking the delicate okra pods.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Greek; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.