Kurkure Dherosh- A Spicy Okra Fry.

INGREDIENTS:

Okra/ Ladies finger- half a pound.

Cumin or Jeera powder-1 tbsp.

Coriander or dhania pwder-1 tbsp.

Red chilli powder-1 tsp.

A pinch of hing.

Ajwain-1 tsp (optional)

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.

Salt- per taste.

Lime juice-to mix the above spices.

Gram flour/ Besan-2-3 tbsp/or enough to coat okra.

Method:

1) You can use both fresh or frozen whole okra.

2) Wash okra & pat dry with kitchen towel.

3) Cut tip & end, cut each okra into four pieces legnthwise. It will look like Long thin strips.

4) Mix all the above dry masala powder in lime juice & mix with okra, coat them well.

5) Sprinkle besan & coat the okras, it will not be fully coated. Besan will help to bind the masalas in the okra.

6) Set them aside. You can mix some curry leaf in the mixture too.

7) Heat oil & deep fry okra, until brown in colour & crispy.

8) For healthier version, spread the masala mixed okras in a foil wrapped baking sheet, drizzle some olive oil & broil under a broiler or bake in 450 temp. until crispy.

9) Garnish with chat masala & coriander.

10) Serve with roti or rice along with a dal.

Enjoy.