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Kerala · Lunch

Okra Fry

Traditional 80. Okra Fry recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 400g okra, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp mango powder (amchur)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Okra Fry

1. Prepare okra (5 mins, no heat): Wash okra, pat completely dry. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Pat dry again. Visual: okra must be dry to avoid sliminess.
2. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves. Visual: seeds pop.
3. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat): Add onion, fry until soft. Add ginger, garlic, green chilies, fry briefly. Visual: onion translucent.
4. Add okra (6 mins, medium-high heat): Add okra pieces, turmeric, red chili powder, mango powder, salt. Stir-fry constantly to prevent sliminess. Visual: okra becomes dry, lightly brown, no clumping.
5. Finish (2 mins, low heat): Continue stirring until okra is completely cooked and dry. Visual: okra pieces separate, lightly crisped edges.

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