![]() It’s fried in chickpea flour, y’all, and fried whole! It was so tasty. Ruchi’s fried okra is called Bhinda Bhajia. Grandma Lillie didn’t soak her okra in buttermilk, but I do! Traditionally breaded in cornmeal, I add a little cornstarch and flour to ensure a crispy texture. A little really does go a long way.Īnother similarity that Ruchi and I shared was that we both have a version of fried okra! That really is the best way, isn’t it? My traditional Southern Fried Okra is my grandmother’s recipe that I turned into my own. It also has acid and has the exact same effect! What’s even more fascinating is that you couldn’t even tell there was yogurt in the dish. This recipe calls for seafood, but you could also use chicken, duck or sausage. Ruchi blew my mind by adding yogurt to her dish at the very end. We live across the state line in Texas and can’t seem to get enough of this traditional gumbo recipe that features okra, shrimp, spicy seasonings and what is called the holy trinityonions, green peppers and celery. ![]() All of these things include acid that helps reduce slime. Finally, you can taste the okra and check for doneness by biting into it. If the okra has a dry texture, it’s not done yet. The second way to test whether the okra is cooked through is by testing its moisture content. I soak my cut okra in buttermilk when getting ready to fry it. Top view of rectangle plate of boiled okra with tofu cheese or fermented tofu on wooden boiled okra Stock Photo ladies finger stuffed okra vegetable in white. The first way to check is to look at the okrathreadsthey should be slightly pink and flexible. I’ve always known to add a splash of vinegar to boiled okra. How to Cook Boiled Okra with Fried Shallots Bring a pot of water to a boil. Our two cultures collided to find out that while we prepare things differently, there are a lot of similarities. Indian okra is a brighter shade of green and has smaller seeds. Indian okra is very similar in appearance, but American okra tends to be a little bigger. Ruchi’s dishes were prepared with Indian okra. All of my dishes were prepared with what you would consider American okra. Even when not in season, it’s stunning! I also learned that there are two different kinds of okra that are easily accessible here in Indiana. I haven’t seen okra that beautiful since visiting Mrs. Not only did she teach me about how to prepare okra as an Indian dish, but she also taught me that the absolute BEST place to get fresh okra is the Indian grocery store. ![]() ![]() I’ve always known okra as a southern food staple, so I was incredibly eager to learn about okra in a different way. When I heard my friend and fellow chef, Ruchi of Tiffin Kitchen, say that she loved okra and that her mom cooks it perfectly, I knew we had to work together to change the bad wrap that okra has. I say that often and usually get the response that people either don’t like it or have never had it. Wash and slice the okra as directed above. ![]()
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