Sweet and Sour Fried Okra Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 kg okra, thinly sliced length-wise; 2 teaspoons mango powder; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced (cored or pulp removed); 1 teaspoon fennel; ½ teaspoon nigella seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon red chili powder (use a lot less if you don't like spicy food); salt; 4 green chilies, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 limes, juice of (u can dissolve the sugar in this) or 1 lemon, juice of (u can dissolve the sugar in this); oil

Servings: persons

12 kg okra, thinly sliced length-wise
2 teaspoons mango powder
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced (cored or pulp removed)
1 teaspoon fennel
½ teaspoon nigella seeds
½ teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon red chili powder (use a lot less if you don't like spicy food)
salt
4 green chilies, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon sugar
2 limes, juice of (u can dissolve the sugar in this) or 1 lemon, juice of (u can dissolve the sugar in this)
oil

1
heat oil, fry okra till brown, and its lost all the goo.
2
Remove, drain.
3
In the same oil, add everything except salt and the sugar+lime mixture.
4
add the okra and fry with the spices a few minutes.
5
add the sugar-lime mixture.
6
Simmer 10 minutes.
7
Add salt before serving.
8
(Adding salt at the end lets the okra remain crisp longer).
9
serve hot with naan bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 kg okra, thinly sliced length-wise, 2 teaspoons mango powder, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced (cored or pulp removed), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Fried Okra falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Sour Fried Okra

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