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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the okra using a clean kitchen towel. Ensure the okra is completely dry to avoid sliminess during preparation.
Trim the ends of each okra and cut them into halves or slices, roughly 2-3 inches long.
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.
Toss the okra slices gently in the dry spice mixture until evenly coated. You can use your hands or a spoon for better mixing.
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.
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.
Remove the fried okra with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining okra, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.
Serve the shallow-fried okras immediately as a crunchy snack with chutney or as a side dish with your main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.2 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1642 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
