south indian-style okra fritters

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 1/2 pound okra, finely chopped
• 1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons rice flour, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour, or as needed
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mix okra, green chile pepper, cilantro, shortening, salt, and ginger together in a bowl. knead rice flour and chickpea flour into the okra mixture to get a stiff dough.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• wet one hand and use to hold the dough ball. break small marble-size bits from the dough ball and drop into the hot oil, taking care to not overcrowd the pan; fry until golden brown and crisp. 7 to 10 minutes. remove fritters to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. repeat cooking until dough is completely used, refilling and reheating oil as needed.