South Indian Style Okra Fritters Recipes

DOWN HOME OKRA FRITTERS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, and sea salt.
• 2. Combine the egg and water in another bowl.
• 3. Pour the water and egg into the cornmeal, stir until smooth.
• 4. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix till well distributed. ( Batter should be thick, wet, not dry.)
• 5. In a skillet, ( I use my cast iron ) heat oil on medium. For larger fritters, measure out about 1/4 cup of batter. Pour into the hot oil. Fry the cakes until the bottoms are brown and bubbles form on the tops and edges. About 3 minutes on each side. ( Add more oil as needed as you fry your fritters )
• 6. Drain on paper towels.
• 7. Serve with your favorite condiments. They go well with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!!!

OKRA FRITTERS

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

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.