Ingredients:
400 grams okra
½ Tbsp. turmeric powder
1 Tbsp. red chili powder
1 Tbsp. coriander powder (Roasted)
1 Tbsp. cumin powder (Roasted)
1 Tbsp. garam masala powder (Spice Mix)
1 Tbsp. dry mango powder
1 Tbsp. chaat masala (Optional)
½ cup gram flour (roasted)
Salt to taste
Cooking oil for frying okras
Method:
Rinse the okra in water for 2-3 times. Wipe them dry , Slice vertically into 4 pieces.
Now sprinkle turmeric , red chili, cumin, spice mix, dry mango powder and coriander powder. Mix well with spoon or hand. Once you get an even coating of the spice powders , its time to add roasted gram flour. Make sure gram flour is evenly coated on all the okras. Rest this mix for 30 minutes.
Now in a frying pan heat oil on low to medium flame. Fry marinated okra in batches. Fry the okras till golden brown and crisp.
Keep the fried okras on a kitchen towel to absorb the extra oil. Garnish with julienned ginger, chopped coriander and sprinkle some chat masala if you like.
You can also bake these marinated okras in an over for 180 ºC degree C till you get golden brown colour and crisp.
