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Crispy Okra Salad

Kararee Bhindi

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1

/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1

medium or 2 small tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and roughly diced

1

/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

About 8 cups canola oil for frying

1

pound fresh okra, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips

4

1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)

1

/2 teaspoon salt

1

1/2 teaspoons chaat masala*

*Chaat masala is a blend of spices used most often in Indian street food. It is available at Indian markets or online at kalustyans.com.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In small mixing bowl, stir together onion, tomato, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    Step 2

    In wide, 4-inch-deep heavy pot over moderate heat, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F. Fry okra in batches (returning oil to 350°F between batches) until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer fried okra to paper towels to drain.

    Step 3

    In large mixing bowl, combine okra, onion-tomato mixture, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala. Toss gently and serve immediately.