Fat Free Okra Fries Recipe | #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews | |
Prep time: 10 Mins
Cook time: 10 Mins
Yields: 1 Cup
Crispy and fat free okra fries made in the microwave oven.
- 1 and 1/2 cups Okra, Slit Lengthwise And Then Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
- A Pinch Turmerice Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon or As Per Taste Red Chili Powder
- As Per Taste Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon Besan (Chickpea Flour)
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon Rice Flour
- 1 - 2 teaspoons Oil (optional)
- Wash and dry the okra. Discard the top and bottom of the okra. Cut it lengthwise. Again split each half lengthwise. So you would have 4 finger like pieces. If the okra is big cut the pieces half midway (so 8 pieces from each okra) or use it as it is.
- Transfer the okra pieces to a bowl. Add oil (if using) or sprinkle very little water so that the seasonings would stick to the okra.
- Then add all the other ingredients and mix it thoroughly with your hand.
- Make sure the plate in the microwave is clean and place the seasoned okra on it directly.
- First I set the time for 5 minutes. Stirred it and cooked it for another 2 minutes. Be careful while stirring because the plate will be hot. Microwave oven settings vary, so chose the time considering the type of oven you are using.
- From then on I increased the time by 30 seconds each time until I got the crispy texture. Don't forget to stir after every 30 seconds. I did like this thrice. Be alert or else it would get burnt.
- Taste it after a standing time of 1 minute. You would be floored by the crispiness. Repeat the same for rest of the okra.
- First I did it with oil and then tried it with water. Both taste the same if consumed immediately, but the one with water becomes a little chewy after a while.
- I resisted my temptation to chow down everything to see how it fares after sometime. It stays crisp at least for 2 hours but becomes chewy later.