Okra Fry

A wonderfully spicy dish if you can find the spices necessary in your grocery store. Asafoetida is available in Indian food stores and some grocery stores. It has garlicky smell and should be used sparingly. Best served with rice or bread.

• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 pound fresh okra
• 1 pinch asafoetida powder
• ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse okra and cut head and tail end off of each okra. Chop okra into small pieces.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl combine okra, salt, chili powder and asafoetida powder.

Step 3

In a medium size skillet over medium-high flame heat oil, add black mustard seeds. Cook until they pop. Add okra mixture to skillet and cover. Let fry 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.