Shallow Fried Okras
Transform your everyday vegetables into a crispy, golden delight with this Shallow Fried Okras recipe! Featuring tender slices of okra (ladyfingers) coated in a flavorful mix of all-purpose flour, rice flour, and a blend of aromatic spices like turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder, this dish is pan-fried to perfection for a crunchy yet light texture. With just 15 minutes of preparation and minimal oil, it’s an enticing balance of health and indulgence. Perfect as a savory snack, a unique party appetizer, or a side dish to complement your main course, these shallow-fried okras are a must-try for okra lovers. Serve them hot with chutney or a squeeze of lemon for an added zing!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Okra (ladyfingers)
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoons Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons Oil (for shallow frying)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the okra using a clean kitchen towel. Ensure the okra is completely dry to avoid sliminess during preparation.
Step 2
Trim the ends of each okra and cut them into halves or slices, roughly 2-3 inches long.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well to form a dry spice coating.
Step 4
Toss the okra slices gently in the dry spice mixture until evenly coated. You can use your hands or a spoon for better mixing.
Step 5
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, arrange a batch of coated okra in a single layer in the skillet. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
Step 6
Shallow fry the okra for 3-4 minutes on one side until crisp and golden, then flip and fry the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the fried okra with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 8
Repeat the frying process with the remaining okra, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.
Step 9
Serve the shallow-fried okras immediately as a crunchy snack with chutney or as a side dish with your main meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (605.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 803.1 |
| Total Fat 59.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2400.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.8g | |
| Protein 13.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 438.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1641.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories