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Crispy Indian Okra Recipe
Crispy Indian okra creates great side dish with authentic Indian spices that can also be served as snack or appetizer for versatile meal applications. This versatile preparation demonstrates how okra can be transformed into appealing dishes through proper spicing and cooking techniques that create satisfying crunch. The great side dish status ensures meal enhancement while the Indian spices provide authentic flavoring and aromatic complexity. This snack or appetizer capability makes the dish valuable for entertaining while the crispy texture appeals to those who might otherwise avoid okra. The versatile applications prove that properly prepared okra can satisfy diverse dining needs and preferences.
This great okra side dish with Indian spices can also be served as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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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)
Directions
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.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 251 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 10g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 251 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Sodium 124mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Calcium 56mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 274mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
