Crispy Fried Okra (Ladies Finger)

Ladies Finger or Okra is a vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals which has a lot of health benefits.
But many wont like to eat it because of its slimy texture. This deep fried recipe will definitely make you like it.

Okra - 1/2 lb or 250 gms
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
chilli powder - 1 tsp
garam masala - a pinch
curd - 1 tbsp ( if you have amchur powder add a tsp of that instead)
salt to taste

gram flour or besan flour - 1/4 cup
rice flour - 1/4 cup

oil for frying.

Slice okras lengthwise. (after washing dry them well)
To that add turmeric,chilli,garam masala powders, salt and curd.
Mix well by hand and leave it for 10 minutes.
Now add the gram flour and rice flour and mix it well.
Shake of excess flour and deep fry them.
Done.

Nadan Konju/Chemmen curry [Kerala Style Prawns curry]

Prawns - 1lb or 1/2 kg
small onion or shallots- a handful
tomato - 1
ginger and garlic - 1 tbsp crushed
kudam puli(kerala fish tamarind) - 2 pieces

fenugreek powder - 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
kashmiri chilli powder - 2 to 3 tsp
coriander powder - 1 to 2 tsp

curry leaves -  1 sprig
oil -  1 tbsp
mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Clean prawns and keep.
Heat oil. Splutter mustard. Add curry leaves.
Add small onions, followed by crushed ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.
Now add all powders and saute well until you get a roasted masala smell.
Add chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute.
Add the soaked kudam puli and 1 and a half cups of water and boil nicely.
Add the prawns and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
To keep the prawns soft itself try not to overcook them.
Done.