Crispy, spicy lady fingers
Craving fried foods but on a health spree? Go for these fried lady fingers coated with spices
| PREP TIME | 10 m |
|---|---|
| COOK TIME | 10m |
| SERVES | 6 |
500gm lady fingers (okra)
For the batter:
100gm besan (chick pea or Bengal gram flour)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp chaat masala
Oil for deep-frying
1. Cut the lady fingers, making 6 pieces from one lady finger.
2. Wipe each piece dry with a clean cloth to prevent it from getting jelly-like and sticky.
3. Mix all the ingredients for the batter until smooth. Add the lady fingers to the batter and work in to cover the lady fingers. Leave for 5 minutes only.
4. Deep fry over medium temperature (180 °C/350° F) until crisp (about 10 minutes). Serve.
Tip: Chaat masala can be purchased ready-made and is very spicy. Look for chaat masala containing black salt, dried mango and cumin seeds along with other spices.
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