Best South Indian Style Okra Fritters Recipes

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OKRA FRITTERS



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Make and share this Okra Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups sliced fresh okra, about 2/3 lb. or so
vegetable oil (for frying)
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients until mixed.
  • Stir in okra.
  • Pour oil into deep skillet (chicken fryer), about 2" deep of oil, and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Drop okra mixture by tablespoonsful into hot oil carefully, and cook until golden brown, turning once.
  • Drain on papertowels.
  • Sprinkle with a little salt if desired and serve immediately.
  • *2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed, may be subbed for sliced fresh okra. Thaw, then set on papertowels.

OKRA FRITTERS



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In the South, okra is every where. I threw together this recipe when trying to come up with something different. When I make this for the kids, I leave out the tomatoes and onion.

Provided by Tiger Sand

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh okra, sliced in 1/8 inch pieces
1 large tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
6 packets instant grits
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add the grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and blend together using your hands.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Form patties 2 1/2 inches in diameter, about 1/2 the size of a hamburger. Place the fritter in the pan and cook until golden brown, about five minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about five minutes more. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 342.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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