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Crispy Okra with Rice
(serves 2)
Method to Prepare below
Ingredients
- Okra
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Spices – Dried ginger powder, turmeric, roasted cumin powder nor chaat masala
- Cumin for Cooking rice
- Coriander
- Rice
- Lime/Lemon Juice
Cut Okra horizontally in half and then cut it once more lengthwise (see pic). Generously drizzle ghee and salt and put it in the oven at 450F for 20 minutes. Broil for another 3-4 minutes till its crisp. Add tomatoes, onions and spices, lemon juice.
Cook Rice separately. In a pan, heat some ghee and whole cumin seeds till they splutter. Add the rice, salt, coriander and lemon juice. You can add some green chillies if you like.
| Vata | Yes |
| Pitta | Lower the quantity of spices, Omit tomatoes and onions |
| Kapha | Ok in moderation |
| Gluten-Free | Yes |
| Vegan | If Ghee is replaced |
