Crisp Okra In Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Crisp Okra In Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 pound okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds; Salt; 1 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeno, stemmed and quartered; 1/2 cup to 1 cup water; 1 cup plain yogurt (not Greek-style); 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 10 fresh curry leaves (optional); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
Salt
1 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, divided
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeno, stemmed and quartered
1/2 cup to 1 cup water
1 cup plain yogurt (not Greek-style)
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
10 fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1
Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry okra, stirring occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
2
Puree coconut, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chile in a blender or food processor with enough water (1/2 cup to 1 cup) to form a fine paste.
3
Bring coconut paste and yogurt to a bare simmer in cleaned skillet, stirring, then remove from heat.
4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook remaining 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and red pepper flakes until mustard seeds begin to pop and/or turn gray. Add curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately as the leaves crackle for a few seconds. Stir spice mixture into coconut mixture in skillet, then stir in fried okra, then lemon juice. Season with salt.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 pound okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, Salt, 1 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut, and more.

Yes, Crisp Okra In Yogurt Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crisp Okra In Yogurt Sauce

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