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Westbengal · Breakfast

Okra Fry

Traditional 38. Okra Fry recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 400g okra (bhindi), washed thoroughly, dried completely, trimmed
• 3 tbsp mustard oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely minced
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Okra Fry

1. Prepare okra (5 mins, dry): Pat okra completely dry (moisture makes them slimy). Cut into 1-inch pieces. Do NOT cut too early or they release slime.
2. Heat oil (2 mins, high): Mustard oil smoking slightly.
3. Temper (30 secs, high): Add cumin seeds, asafoetida.
4. Fry okra (6 mins, medium-high): Add okra pieces, spread in single layer. Do not stir for first 2 mins—let them fry undisturbed. Then stir constantly. They should turn golden-brown and crispy (3-4 mins more). Okra should no longer feel slimy, should be crispy when bitten.
5. Add spices (1 min, medium): Dust turmeric, chilli powder, salt, ginger. Stir constantly for 60 secs.
6. Remove and serve (1 min, room temp): Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.

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