Fried Okra With Cumin Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe

Fried Okra with Cumin Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe Photo: Laurel Golio
Laila Gohar•

This recipe was part of the Food Republic's Southern Food Test Kitchen with our friends from Music to Your Mouth.

Breathe new light into a Southern classic with golden deep-fried okra dipped in a refreshing cumin-spiced Greek yogurt sauce. This recipe yields a crispy texture your guests will keep enjoying as long as you keep frying up fresh batches. Feeling extra-ambitious? Make your own buttermilk with our easy how-to. And if you're looking for a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of Sriracha to the sauce.

Fried Okra With Cumin Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Prep Time
10
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Cook Time
12
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Servings
8
Fried Okra with Cumin Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe
Total time: 22 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 cups oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 pounds fresh okra
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 clove finely garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
Directions
  1. Prepare the dipping sauce: mix yogurt with garlic, cumin and Sriracha (if using). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until just before serving.
  2. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour and paprika.
  4. Dip okra in buttermilk first and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture. Coat well.
  5. Carefully add the okra to the hot oil and fry until golden-brown and okra is cooked through.
  6. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
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