Chai Pani Okra Fries
Try this amazing recipe from chef Meherwan Irani, of Chai Pani Indian Street Food Restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina. Enjoy this Southern staple in a fresh and new way!
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra
- 2 qts canola oil for frying
- 1 lime juice of 1 lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Julienne the okra (lengthwise) into strips, as if you were making shoestring fries.
- Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer to 350 degrees. Add the okra a little add a time, making sure that the fryer is not too crowded. Turn over the okra for even cooking, and fry for approximately 1 minute, or until the okra fries are brown and crispy, but not dark.
- Remove the okra and place on paper towels, to soak up the oil. Continue frying in batches until all the okra has been fried.
- Remove the okra (after excess oil has been soaked up) and place in a bowl. Mix with the lime juice and salt, adding a little at a time until the taste is just right for you.
Notes
Enjoy this amazing okra fries recipe from Chai Pani Restaurant of North Carolina!
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