Spiced Fried Okra

jas kaur's Note:

i saw this recipe on Anjum anand's show "indian food made easy" on travel n living and i just had to have the recipe to post here . this okra is crispy and will crunch in ur mouth bursting with flavors serve this as a side accompanient to any indian meal of curry rice n dal . plz note:these need to be made at the last minute bcos they dnt reheat well .

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 60 g gram flour (chickpea flour)
• 400 g okra , wiped clean with damp kitchen roll, topped and tailed
• vegetable oil , for frying
• 1 teaspoon chat masala ('snack spice', a spice mixture available readymade from Asian grocers)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried mango powder (also sold as amchoor, available from Asian grocers)

Directions:

1. Place the gram flour in a shallow bowl. Slice the okra pieces lengthwise into quarters and toss them in the gram flour.
2. Pour the oil into a large saucepan to a depth of approximately 2.5cm/1in and heat until a breadcrumb will sizzle gently when placed into the oil. Add the okra to the pan and fry until the okra is crisp and golden-brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the okra with a slotted spoon and place it into a large bowl lined with kitchen roll. Sprinkle over the chaat masala, salt, chilli and dried mango powder and toss well. Serve hot.