Feb 21, 2008

Crispy Okra

Ingredients
1 lb okra (cut into small round pieces)
1/2 cup besan flour
2 red chilli
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dhal
2 tsp curry powder
8-10 tsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp turmeric poweder
salt to taste

Method
1. Wash okra. Leave it for water to completely drip. Cut it into small round pieces. In case of
frozen Okra, microwave it for 3 minutes to make it soft.
2. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. Put mustard seeds, red chillies, urad dhal and allow it to sputter.
3. Add okra to the above seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Add salt, turmeric powder and curry powder and mix well.
5. Sprinkle besan flour evenly and mix. Add 2 tsp of oil from the sides of the pan.
6. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the okra is deep fried, crispy.
7. Turn off heat and allow it to reamin for about 3-4 minutes.

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