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.