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Crispy Okra Salad

Ingredients

  • Canola Oil
  • 1 pound okra, stemmed and thinly sliced length wise
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chaat masala

Instructions

1. Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot to 350 F. Add a third of the okra and fry until browned and crisp. , 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining okra, making sure the oil temperature comes back to 350F before frying additional batches.

2. In a large bowl, toss the okra with the onion, tomato, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and chaat masala. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.