Crisp Okra in Yogurt Sauce

Name: Crisp Okra in Yogurt Sauce
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings (as part of a large meal)
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 pound okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds; Salt; 1 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeño, stemmed and quartered; 1/2 cup to 1 cup water; 1 cup plain yogurt (not Greek-style); 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 10 fresh curry leaves (optional); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

By Maya Kaimal

February 14, 2012

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Crisp Okra in Yogurt SauceJohn Kernick

This coconut curry adds a tangy note to a South Indian menu. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast.

Cooks' Notes:

•Indian ingredients can be mail-ordered from Kalustyans.com.
•Okra can be fried up to 3 hours ahead and kept on paper towels, uncovered, at room temperature.

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