Okra and Potato Hash
While traditional, the spices are not crucial. Salt and pepper will work just fine.
- 1 tbsp whole brown mustard seeds
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 small sweet onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 lb small russet potatoes, diced
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
Cook mustard seeds in hot oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat 10 seconds or just until seeds begin to pop. Add onion and next 2 ingredients; sauté 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Stir in potatoes, red pepper, and salt; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Uncover; stir in okra, next 3 ingredients, and salt to taste. Cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes and okra are tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.