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Turai, Chinese Okra AKA Angled Luffa Gourd is a vegetable that is very low in calories and covers about 20% of RDA of Vitamin C (WOW!). Believe it or not that is true. This simplistic Turai a dish that is truly ‘home-cooking’….Try this great version with Methi (my Fav) and see how you like it.
Ingredients:
Chinese Okra (Turai) – 1
Oil – 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Onion – 1, medium, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tbsp, minced
Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek Leaves ( Methi) – 1/2 cup, packed, finely chopped
Tomato – 2, medium, finely chopped
Green Chili – to taste, finely chopped
Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Water – 1/2 cup
Method:
1. Peel the ridges of the Turai and cut into semi-circle discs.
2. In a wok-style pan, heat the oil on medium heat.
3. Add the Cumin Seeds and allow them to splutter.
4. Add in Onions, Ginger and Garlic. Cook till they turn brown.
5. Add the Chinese Okra (Turai) and saute for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the Turmeric, Green Chilies and Fenugreek leaves.
7. Saute for another minute till the leaves wilt.
8. Add in the Tomatoes, Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Add in the Salt, Garam Masala and mix well.
10. Add Water, cover and cook till the Turai is soft and cooked.
11. Serve with Chapatis or Rice. Serves 2-3 ( depending on the size of the Chinese Okra)
Tips:
1. Use 1 cube of frozen Fenugreek Leaves when fresh is not in available.
2. Substitute the Fenugreek with Spinach (1 cup) to make it more kid-friendly and a nice change.
3. Don’t go by the looks and simplicity of this dish…give it a shot and you will love the taste.
4. Adjust the water amount if you like the turai softer or more firm.
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January 16th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
That’s a new combination for me – I never cooked turai with methi before. Thanks for the idea.
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January 25th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Can we use qasoori methi, if I don’t have the fresh methi leaves?
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January 25th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Yes, Kustoori/Qasoori/Kasuri Methi can be substituted for fresh methi. Use it exactly the same way and add it in at the same time. Enjoy!
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March 12th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
This is a new combination, I always wonder how to cook chinese okra. Will try this recipe.
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April 24th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
hello didi,
i read Turai[Chinese Okra] but i don’t know turai. where i can buy this Turai[chinese okra] which store & which section? ple.. reply me.
i m waiting your reply.
thank you.
PALAK
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April 27th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Hi Palak,
You can buy Turai at an Indian or Oriental grocery stores. Infact the Walmart in our area has also started keeping it now…
You can find it in the fresh produce section. It is a long green vegetable with ridges on it.
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May 25th, 2008 at 11:49 am
please let me know how many turai’s to use.
thanks
rgds
naz
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May 25th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Naz, I turai (average size) has been used for this recipe.
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February 11th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Hi,
I tried using frozen mehti leaves.
But have one question after thawing it , it was very watery and could not see the leaves.
Can u tell me wat has gone wrong?
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February 11th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Hi Bhavika,
If you are using frozen Methi leaves: after you thaw out the methi leaves, you have to sqeeze out the water and add only the leaves to the dish.
TIP:Sprinkle some salt on the methi leaves (fresh or frozen) and set it aside for 10-15 mins if you want to remove the bitterness frm the methi. Then squeeze the water/juice and than add to the dish.
Hope that helps:)
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November 14th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
The recipe is interesting. Well but chinese okra is not turai. They are two very different vegetables.
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June 9th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Hi,
i am going to use the courgettes, the normal Turai as i don’t have chinese okra. hopefull it comes out just as nice.
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anuja Reply:
June 12th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Hi Priti,
Do give us your feedback
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August 23rd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Really good recipe. A very nice alternative to the regular boring Turai dishes i make
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Thx,
P
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April 4th, 2011 at 2:26 am
Wonderful receipe!! I tried it without onions…simply fantastic !!
Thanks a lot !!
You ladies rock as always
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November 21st, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Where’s the video for this recipe? All I see is a picture of the finished dish but no video. I looked three times just in case i was not noticing it.
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hetal Reply:
November 29th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Hi Pinal,
This is one of our older posts…it does not have a video
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Pinal Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
I thought all your recipes have video….sooo upset!
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Pinal Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
One more thing, is the chinese okra the same thing as “Indian Turiya”?
hetal Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Yes, Turiya is also known as Chinese Okra.
hetal Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Hi Pinal,
So sorry….this was one of our very first posts to SMTC (when we did not have so many videos).
April 24th, 2013 at 7:51 pm
great recipe. it looks, smells and tastes superb.
I used 4 Tarai and used methi as suggested.
thank you
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