Southern Style Okra Recipe

Southern style okra is a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of the South with its unique flavors and textures.This beloved vegetable, often referred to as “ladyfingers,” brings a delightful crunch and a subtle earthiness to any meal.

To create this Southern delicacy, fresh okra pods are sliced and combined with a medley of seasonings, including salt, black pepper, and a hint of cayenne for that extra kick. The okra is then lightly coated in cornmeal or flour, adding a crispy outer layer when fried to perfection.

The result? A plate full of golden-brown okra bites that are as inviting as a sunny summer day! Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a main course, Southern style okra is sure to leave taste buds dancing with delight.

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Southern Style Special Okra Recipe

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Calories

255

kcal

A south inspired dish with lady fingers, coconut and a few spices, Southern style okra is perfect for a light lunch paired with chapati. This is a quick and easy bhindi recipe that can be prepared in absolutely no time so you can even pack this okra dish for tiffin.

Ingredients

• Refined oil

• 250 gms okra or lady finger

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

• 1 onion , chopped

• 2 Garlic cloves, chopped

• 2 Green chilies (slit)

• A pinch of turmeric powder

• Red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• Water

• 3 tsp tamarind extract

• 10 gms jaggery, chopped

• Coriander leaves

• coconut, grated

• to taste Salt

Directions

• Drizzle a pan with 1 1/2 tsp of refined oil. Add okra, season it with salt and let it fry.
• Heat another pan and drizzle it with 2 tsp of oil.
• Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and fry them.
• Add onion, garlic and green chillies to the pan and saute it.
• Add fried okra to the pan.
• Season it with salt, turmeric and red chili powder and coriander powder.
• Sprinkle little water to create the steam.
• Cook for 7-8 minutes
• Add tamrind extract & jaggery.
• Cook the okra in low heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Finish it off with fresh coriander leaves and some grated coconut.