Fried Okra

• 200g okra
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp armchoor powder (optional)
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 3 tbsp gram flour
• ½ tsp salt
• Oil for frying
• 1 lime
• Large pinch of coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely sliced

Method

1. Rinse the okra and wipe them dry with a few sheets of kitchen roll.
2. Slice them in half, length ways.
3. Sprinkle the okra with all the ground spices (red chilli, turmeric, armchoor and garam masala powder) and salt. Stir to coat evenly.
4. Coat the okra with the gram flour and mix. Leave for 25-30 minutes.
5. Heat the oil in your karahi (wok) and fry the okra until golden and crisp. Remove and place on kitchen roll.
6. Garnish the okra with coriander leaves, sliced green chilli. For some extra tang add some squeezed lime juice.

Served with

I like to serve this as a nibble in a tall glass so they are standing upright with a plain thick yoghurt to dip them into - simple pleasures!