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What exactly is an okra? An okra is a fruiting vegetable traditionally found in Surinamese and Indian cuisine. Nowadays you can often also buy this vegetable in the supermarket. There are few calories in it and it is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in many ways. You can cook or bake the okras, stew, stir-fry etc.... The taste of okra is a little bit similar to a green bean. You only have to wash the okra and cut off the top, then the okra is ready for use. Old okra is a bit chewy so make sure you...

Sambar powder or Masala Sambar is the masala to make the dish Sambaar. This masala can be kept for some time in a closed jar and is sufficient for three meals. Sambaar is a vegetable and lentil stew, a kind of thick lentil soup full of spices. In India it is usually a side dish but it can also very well be made a day in advance and made with naan or chapati.