This skillet (tawa) fried side dish is made with okra, lemon juice and other Indian spices. This goes well with hot rice along with sambar. Also try these similar recipes Senai (Yam) Tawa Fry and Pavakkai Tawa fry.
Senai (Yam) Tawa Fry
Difficulty: EasyThis side dish is made with Senai (Yam) by frying in a skillet and can be served as a side for rice.
Pavakkai (Bitter gourd) Tawa Fry
Difficulty: EasyThis side dish made by frying bitter gourd (Pavakkai) along with some Indian spices.
Okra tawa fry
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesThis skillet (tawa) fried side dish is made with okra, lemon juice and other Indian spices. This goes well with hot rice along with sambar.
Ingredients
Okra (vendakkai) – ¼ kg
Red Chillies – 2 to 3
Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
Salt – ½ teaspoon or as per taste
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Curry leaves – few
Directions
- Wash and wipe the okra with clean cloth or allow to dry in shade. Remove both the ends and cut it into 1” long pieces.
- In a non-stick skillet (tawa) add the oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it starts pop up, add urad dhal, asafoetida powder, curry leaves, red chillies (break it into small pieces) and fry for a second.
- Then add okra pieces along with turmeric powder and salt. Stir well. Cook on medium flame for one or two minutes stirring now and then.
- Then add lemon juice and mix it well. Stir fry for few more minutes or till it is fried well.