How to Make Crispy Indian Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine. It is loved for its unique flavor and slimy texture, which is greatly reduced when it's cooked properly. Crispy Indian okra is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a snack. The key to making crispy Indian okra is to ensure the okra is dry before cooking and to fry it at the right temperature to achieve a perfect crispy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh okra, ends trimmed
  • 5 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon red chile powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch asafoetida powder
  • 1 pinch carom seeds
  • salt to taste
  • oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut each okra pod vertically into 4 long pieces. Place in a bowl with chickpea flour, ginger paste, lemon juice, chile powder, turmeric, asafetida, carom seeds, and salt; toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Lower okra carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining okra.
  • Serve sprinkled with chaat masala.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 124mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 274mg