Fat Free Okra Fries Recipe
Prep time: 10 Mins
Cook time: 10 Mins
Yields: 1 Cup
Crispy and fat free okra fries made in the microwave oven.
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Then add all the other ingredients and mix it thoroughly with your hand.
  4. Make sure the plate in the microwave is clean and place the seasoned okra on it directly.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Taste it after a standing time of 1 minute. You would be floored by the crispiness. Repeat the same for rest of the okra.
My Notes:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Recipe by Madhuram's Eggless Cooking at https://www.egglesscooking.com/fat-free-okra-fries/