Crisp Okra In Creamy Yogurt

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb sliced okra (the frozen cut okra pack will also do, but prefer thinner slices)
• 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons oil (peanut, vegetable or light olive)
• salt

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a pan, add okra and shallow fry on very low heat for about 30 mins, tossing occasionally, till the okra looses its water content and becomes dark brown and crisp.
• 2 add cumin and coriander powder and fry for another 5 mins, add cayenne pepper and salt, toss and fry for another minute or so.
• 3 take pan off the heat, let it cool slightly, the okra should now be crunchy.
• 4 whip the yogurt to a smooth consistency, add okra from the pan and mix nicely.
• 5 serve immediately.