8 okra recipes

When is okra in season?

Okra can be grown in greenhouses or on sunny patios in the UK and is ready to harvest from late summer into autumn.

Okra recipes

Dhal with fried okra

Okra joins forces with dhal in this comforting vegetarian dish, perfect as a main or side dish. For more inspiration find more of our best dhal recipes.

Crispy okra

London’s Riding House Café in Bloomsbury coats okra in semolina, deep-fries it and serves it with a yuzu ponzu dip.

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Crispy salt ‘n’ pepper okra

Recreate this Indo-Chinese recipe from Soho’s chic Kolkata-inspired café, Fatt Pundit. Okra really shines when you add Himalayan pink salt to the mix.

Okra and tomato tabbouleh

Okra's subtleness works well with strong flavours. This recipe with bulgar wheat, mint, parsley and lemon is ideal.

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Vegan gumbo

This vegan twist on Southern gumbo comes packed with crunchy veg, including okra, sweet potato, peas, celery and peppers. We've used gram flour to create the base, meaning it's suitable for people on a gluten-free diet.

West African peanut stew with sweet potato

Tis vegan West African stew is comforting and nourishing in equal measure, pairing okra with sweet potato chunks. Serve with rice or black-eyed beans for soaking up the sauce.

Lentil and okra curry

This flavourful veggie curry proves how delicious okra can be. Plus, it will be on the table in just 30 minutes.

Take a browse through more of our vegetarian curry recipes and vegan curry recipes.

Barbudian fish wata

This fish soup with okra is light and low in calories, flavoured with earthy green seasoning, fiery scotch bonnet and zingy ginger. This recipe comes from Brixton restaurant, Caribe’.