How to Make Spicy Fried Lady's Fingers

If you're looking to jazz up tonight's dinner with a bit of color and flavor, spicy fried ladyfingers are the way to go. They're not at all difficult, yet still impressive.

Ingredients

  • Ladyfingers
  • 1-2 tomatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Red pepper to taste
  • Tomato ketchup
  • Red chili powder
  • 1 lemon

Steps

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    Buy some fresh ladyfingers.[1]
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    Wash them and pat them dry using a paper towel.
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    Cut the top and bottom section of the ladyfingers.
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    Cut a vertical slit in the middle of the ladyfingers.
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    Set them aside.
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    Dice tomatoes,[2] chop onions[3] and coriander,[4] and cut green chilies.
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    Put a frying pan on the stove and add 3–4 tablespoons (44.4–59.1 ml) of oil in the pan.
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    Add the ladyfingers and fry them until the stickiness is gone.[5]
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    Remove the ladyfingers from pan and set aside.
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    In a different pan, add 2–3 tablespoons (29.6–44.4 ml) of oil, then add ginger garlic paste and lightly fry it.
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    Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown.[6]
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    Add tomatoes and cook them until soft.[7]
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    Add salt, chili powder, and ketchup and mix well. Then add the green chilies and mix again.
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    Add the ladyfingers and mix it together.[8]
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    Transfer to a serving dish.
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    Squeeze some drops of lemon on the Lady Fingers.
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    Serve with fresh bread, naan, or rice.[9]
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    Enjoy!

Community Q&A

  • Question
    The list of ingredients don't call for coriander or green chilies. What amount of each should be used? Should I use coriander that's dried, or fresh?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Coriander and green chilies are very particular taste palates. Some people like lots of green chilies (for spice); others, not so much. Add as much as you want! As for coriander, it is generally better fresh, as it can be quite dry when fried.
  • Question
    Benefits of ladyfingers?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    They fill up your belly. Okra is a vegetable, but the frying really nullifies its health benefits.

Warnings

Things You'll Need

  • 2 frying pans
  • Cooking oil

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/slideshow/how-to-buy-store-and-cook-okra-in-season-in-may
  2. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/article/dicing-tomatoes/
  3. ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/preparation/chop-peel-onion
  4. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-chop-up-a-big-bunch-of-parsley-or-cilantro-115776
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDhYLFHRtqI
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDhYLFHRtqI
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDhYLFHRtqI
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDhYLFHRtqI
  9. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/11263/spiced-okra-curry

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To make spicy fried lady's fingers, cut the tops and bottoms off the lady fingers, then cut vertical slits down the middle of each one. Next, fry the lady fingers in 3-4 tablespoons of oil until the stickiness is gone. In a different pan, fry ginger garlic paste, onions, and tomatoes until the onions brown and the tomatoes get soft. Stir the lady fingers and onion mixture together. Finally, mix in the salt, chili powder, ketchup, and green chilies. For tips on what to serve with spicy fried lady fingers, read on!

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