Ingredients for Crispy Fried Okra:
- 175 g okra topped and tailed, then sliced lengthwise into quarters
- 50 g gram flour (chickpea flour)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp chaat masala or garam masala if you don’t have any Use salt and black pepper
- vegetable oil to fry
Cooking Instructions for making Crispy Fried Okra:
Put the gram flour, turmeric, chilli, chaat masala and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together to evenly combine.
Add the okra and toss until well coated.
Stir in 1-2 tbsp of water to make the coating sticky. Leave to marinade while you heat the oil.
Fill a high sided pan with at least 3 inches of oil and heat to around 160C (310F) or until dropping a little of the coating into the water causes it to bubble immediately.
Working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, drop in some of the okra slices and fry for until golden.
Lift out with a slotted spoon or wire straining spoon. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper, season with a little salt and allow the oil to drain off.
Once drained, you can keep the fried okra warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a low oven, if you wish, while you fry the rest.
Serve hot and crispy.
Enjoy!!
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