A quick vegan and vegetarian okra curry that works just as well as a side dish. It's important to wash and dry the okra before chopping them, or they will become slimey. Firstly prepare the okra.

Choose stems that snap cleanly and don’t bend. Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable ...

Okra isn't for everyone. A haphazardly prepared plate can offer slimy mouthfuls that can be off-putting to many diners. Yet ...