Ingredients
1. Okra / vendakka – 30 – 35 small, cut into 1 – 1.5 inch pieces
2. Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Kashmiri chilly powder – 1/2 – 3/4 tsp
Coarse ground pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 – 3 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1/2 – 3/4 tsp
Salt – To taste
Water – Around 3/4 cups
3. Oil – 1 – 1.5 tbsp
Method
Combine the vendakka pieces and all ingredients numbered 2 in a pan, preferably non-stick. Cook at medium heat stirring occasionally for 6 – 7 minutes until the okra pieces are 3/4th cooked water is almost evaporated. Add 1 – 1.5 tbsp oil. Mix well and cook for 5 – 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally until the masala coats to the okra pieces and is roasted well. Switch off. This delicious okra fry goes extremely well with rice.
wow.. looks tempting
looks yummy…. i have a question maya. Won’t the okra be slimy if we don’t fry it in oil first??
looks so yummy… i have a doubt Maya, won’t the okra be slimy if we don’t fry it in oil before cooking?
No, it wont be slimy..For an extra taste you can fry them in oil until slightly browned.
Thank you maya….:)
Hello maya…it was tasty 😋