Okra Fry

Name: Okra Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 110 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Gujarat)
Ingredients: Okra (bhindi): 400g; Oil: 25ml; Mustard seeds: ½ tsp (3g); Cumin seeds: ½ tsp (3g); Asafoetida: pinch (1g); Green chillies: 2 (chopped); Turmeric: ½ tsp (2g); Red chilli powder: ½ tsp (2g); Coriander powder: ½ tsp (2g); Salt: 5g; Sugar: 1 tsp (5g); Sesame seeds: 1 tsp (7g); Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (15ml)

🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional Recipe 21: Okra Fry recipe

⏱️15 minPrep

🔥15 minCook

🕒30 minTotal

🍽️110Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Okra Fry

Wash okra thoroughly; dry completely on clean cloth.
Trim tops; cut into 3cm pieces.
Heat oil (25ml) in large wok over high heat (190°C).
Add okra pieces; stir constantly for 4-5 min until golden and crispy.
Add mustard seeds; crackle 30 sec.
Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chillies; fry 1 min.
Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander, salt (5g), sugar; mix well.
Continue cooking on medium heat (160°C) for 6-8 min, stirring frequently.
Okra should be crispy, golden, no sliminess.
Sprinkle sesame seeds; add lemon juice.
Serve hot. Okra should be crunchy, aromatic.

📖 Cultural notes

Bhindi nu shaak is made crispy by high heat and constant stirring to eliminate mucilaginous texture. ---

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