This great okra side dish with Indian spices can also be served as a snack or appetizer.
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
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 251 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Sodium124mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C14mg | 70% |
Calcium56mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium274mg | 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.
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