Okra Fry

Okra fry is a classic combination with sambar or rasam or curd rice and it is equally good with phulkas. This is an easy to cook and tasty to eat side-dish that I opt usually for week-end lunches. As my husband is quite fond of okra, I make this frequently.

Serves: 3

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1.      Lady's finger (Okra) – 250 grams

2.    Onion – 1

3.    Lemon – 1/2

4.    Chili powder – 1 tsp

5.     Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

6.    Sugar – 1/2 tsp

7.     Oil – 2 tbsp

8.    Salt to taste

9.    Roasted and coarsely ground groundnuts - 3 tbsp

10.                        Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

11.  Urad dal – 1 tbsp

12.Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Method: 

Step 1: Wash and cut Okra into 1/2 inch thick pieces.

Step 2: Chop onion and curry leaves finely.

Step 3: Heat a pan, prepare the seasoning by spluttering mustard seeds, roasting urad dal and  add chopped curry leaves, onion, fry till it becomes translucent.

Step 4: Add all dry ingredients except sugar, salt and mix well.

Step 5: Put in the okra, fry for a couple of minutes; cover and keep for 3 minutes in low flame.

Step 6: Check whether Okras are cooked and if required fry for few more minutes by mixing well.

Step 7: Add sugar, lemon juice and mix well; cook for a minute more to let the tastes sweet, sour, salt, spices blend well; this will enhance the taste.

Step 8: Add groundnut powder for lifting the taste and flavour.

Step 9: Serve hot with rice or phulkas.

 TIPS:

* Cook Okra in low flame and use non-stick fry pan to consume less oil.