Grilled Spiced Okra with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce


Ingredients ⅔ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, grated 1¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 pound small fresh okra pods, trimmed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Lemon wedges, to serve Garnish: flaked sea salt Instructions Heat a large cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat; grease with oil. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together coriander curry powder, remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon pepper. Add okra and 1 tablespoon oil, tossing until well combined. Thread okra onto skewers. Cook until tender and grill marks form, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and yogurt sauce. Garnish with sea salt, if desired.