Lunch: Crispy Okra Salad

Recipe by Suvir Saran Kararee Bhindi

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Crispy Okra Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and roughly diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
About 8 cups canola oil for frying
1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chaat masala*
*Chaat masala is a blend of spices used most often in Indian street food. It is available at Indian markets or online at kalustyans.com.

Instructions

In small mixing bowl, stir together onion, tomato, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In wide, 4-inch-deep heavy pot over moderate heat, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350 °F. Fry okra in batches (returning oil to 350 °F between batches) until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer fried okra to paper towels to drain.
In large mixing bowl, combine okra, onion-tomato mixture, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala. Toss gently and serve immediately.

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