Flower Okra with Tarator Sauce

Ingredients

• 300 grams fresh flower okra
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Half teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• Half cup crushed walnut kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Trim the stem ends of the okras conically without piercing them, wash and dry thoroughly.

2. 2

   Mix cornmeal, salt, and ground red pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Coat the dried okras in this mixture and shake off excess flour.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the okras until crispy for about 4-5 minutes, then drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix strained yogurt, crushed garlic, crushed walnuts, and olive oil to prepare the tarator sauce.

6. 6

   Spread the tarator sauce on a serving plate, arrange the crispy okras on top, and serve warm.

Note. Make sure the okras are completely dry after washing to achieve a crispy texture.