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Dry-fried Okra and Coconut

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By Poog • 22:44 on Monday, February 28, 2005 • 2 responses

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I hate okra. Always have. And then on a houseboat in Khottayam, we were served this coconut and okra dish that was like ambrosia. I begged the cook for the recipe, and this is what he gave me.

• 3 T coconut oil
• 1 T black mustard seeds
• 1 onion, chopped medium
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• ½ coconut, dry and sliced thinly
• 2 C okra (ladyfingers), cut thin on the diagonal
• 1 t chicken masala spice mix

1. Fry all ingredients except the okra & masala on med-high to high heat until the coconut turns reddish around the edges.
2. Add the okra and fry for two minutes.
3. Sprinkle with chicken masala and mix in.

Serves 2 as a side dish or very light meal.