Crispy Okra Chaat

Call it a chaat or a salad, either way it’s easy to put this delicious dish together. You can serve it as an appetizer, side dish or even make a meal of it. A key ingredient that gives a chaat it’s unique taste is Chaat Masala, which is available at any Indian or ethnic grocery store. Alternatively, it’s easy enough to make at home  – try my Chaat Masala recipe.

You’ll notice that I haven’t specified any quantities for the ingredients listed below. Another key aspect of chaat preparation and consumption is that you should feel confident enough to say, quoting the legendary Frank Sinatra, “I did it my way….” 🙂 It must be mixed nicely, nicely to your liking. If you want to make it spicy, add a bit more of the Red Chili Powder. If you want to make it sweeter – add just a little more Tamarind Chutney or other sweet sauce. If you want it to taste funkier, then add a dash more of the Chaat Masala. You get the idea. Remember – you’re going to do it your way!

Ingredients

Okra
Salt
Red Chili Powder
Gram flour (Besan)
Oil for frying
Chaat Masala
Green Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Sliced Onions

Preparing Crispy Okra Chaat

Cut off the head and tip of the Okra, and slice it into strips, lengthwise.

Sprinkle Salt, Red Chili Powder, and Gram flour on the Okra strips and toss to coat.

Cooking

1. Warm enough oil on medium-high heat in a thick bottomed pan to coat its surface. Fry the Okra strips until they turn golden brown and crispy; about 4-6 minutes.

2. Remove the fried Okra strips from the pan and place onto a paper towel to drain off excess oil.

3. Sprinkle Chaat Masala on the crispy Okra and toss. Spread some Green Chutney and Tamarind Chutney on top and garnish with sliced Onions or finely chopped cilantro or mint.

Curry on!

Crispy Okra Chaat

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Call it a chaat or a salad, either way it’s easy to put this delicious dish together. You can serve it as an appetizer, side dish or even make a meal of it. A key ingredient that gives a chaat it’s unique taste is Chaat Masala, which is available at any Indian or ethnic grocery store. Alternatively, it’s easy enough to make at home – try my Chaat Masala recipe. You’ll notice that I haven’t specified any quantities for the ingredients listed below. Another key aspect of chaat preparation and consumption is that you should feel confident enough to say, quoting the legendary Frank Sinatra, “I did it my way….” ???? It must be mixed nicely, nicely to your liking. If you want to make it spicy, add a bit more of the Red Chili Powder. If you want to make it sweeter – add just a little more Tamarind Chutney or other sweet sauce. If you want it to taste funkier, then add a dash more of the Chaat Masala. You get the idea. Remember – you’re going to do it your way!

Author: PureCurry.com

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: Variable

Ingredients

• Okra
• Salt
• Red Chili Powder
• Gram flour (Besan)
• Oil for frying
• Chaat Masala
• Green Chutney
• Tamarind Chutney
• Sliced Onions

Instructions

1. Cut off the head and tip of the Okra, and slice it into strips, lengthwise.
2. Sprinkle Salt, Red Chili Powder, and Gram flour on the Okra strips and toss to coat.
3. Warm enough oil on medium-high heat in a thick bottomed pan to coat its surface. Fry the Okra strips until they turn golden brown and crispy; about 4-6 minutes.
4. Remove the fried Okra strips from the pan and place onto a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
5. Sprinkle Chaat Masala on the crispy Okra and toss. Spread some Green Chutney and Tamarind Chutney on top and garnish with sliced Onions or finely chopped cilantro or mint.

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