Crisp Okra In Creamy Yogurt Food

CRISP OKRA IN YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry okra, stirring occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Purée coconut, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chile in a blender or food processor with enough water (1/2 cup to 1 cup) to form a fine paste.
• Bring coconut paste and yogurt to a bare simmer in cleaned skillet, stirring, then remove from heat.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook remaining 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and red pepper flakes until mustard seeds begin to pop and/or turn gray. Add curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately as the leaves crackle for a few seconds. Stir spice mixture into coconut mixture in skillet, then stir in fried okra, then lemon juice. Season with salt.

CRISP OKRA IN CREAMY YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan, add okra and shallow fry on very low heat for about 30 mins, tossing occasionally, till the okra looses its water content and becomes dark brown and crisp.
• Add cumin and coriander powder and fry for another 5 mins, add cayenne pepper and salt, toss and fry for another minute or so.
• Take pan off the heat, let it cool slightly, the okra should now be crunchy.
• Whip the yogurt to a smooth consistency, add okra from the pan and mix nicely.
• Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE THICK CREAMY YOGURT

Steps:

• Have ready a sterilized whisk, spoon and candy thermometer.
• Put milk into a heavy bottomed pot or microwavable dish.
• Sprinkle gelatine crystals over cold milk, stir and let sit 10 minutes.
• Add cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
• If using a pot, scald the milk over medium or medium-high heat, whisking often to prevent burning.
• If using a microwave, heat milk on high and whisk every few minutes until milk reaches a temperature of 95 degrees Celsius or 203 Fahrenheit.
• Remove from heat and let cool to 52 degrees Celsius or 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Use a sterilized spoon to add the yogurt from a newly opened container and whisk until smooth.
• Pour into sterilized containers with lids and incubate 4 to 6 hours. I do this by warming a comforter or sleeping bag in the dryer then using it to wrap the yogurt containers. Be creative.
• Refrigerate when set.
• Stir before using to mix in the separated whey.
• To flavour the yogurt, just add fruit, sweetener, jam, spices, flavoured extract, concentrated juice, or whatever you prefer.
• Keeps up to 3 weeks. Remember to use some of the last batch to make a new batch.