Raita Recipe With Okra
This recipe was originally published as part of our Indian Spring dinner party.
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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Okra Raita
Okra Raita, from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Prep Time
0
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
8
servings
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
- ¼ pound okra (about 12 pods), stem-end trimmed and pods thinly sliced on a bias
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala (optional)
Directions
- In a medium skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the oil until it is nearly smoking, 1½ to 2 minutes. Add the sliced okra and ½ teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is crisp and browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer the okra to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cumin, chaat masala and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Sprinkle the fried okra on top and serve immediately.