MICROWAVE OKRA CHIPS – Simple, quick, easy, crispy and super tasty! This can all happen in a matter of few minutes..what more can you ask for? – Oh boy! these are addictive low fat chips which disappear in minutes, the moment it shows on the table….., use it as an accompaniment for rice or a starter or just as a simple snacking item for kids, they would love to have it! Even a picky eater will dig in to grab a few…. its always a Yes Yes at my home, try and let me know how its at your end!
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Okra / Ladies Finger / Vendakkai | 10 |
| Red Chili Powder | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Coriander Powder | 1 Teaspoon |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 Teaspoon |
| Asafoetida Powder | 1/4 Teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon (this is exact measure) |
| Oil | Teaspoon |
Lets see how to make this Microwave Okra Chips….
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First rule — okra should be dry, so if you wash, make sure you dry them on a paper towel completely and then proceed. Slightly wet okras will yield soggy chips… so make sure they are completely dry! I usually pick good okra and just clean them with a paper towel.
Trim off the top and bottom portion and cut them into slender pieces as shown.
Combine all the above ingredients in a bowl…..turmeric, asafoetida, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt and oil.
add the okra pieces and just toss to coat.
Spread them over a microwave safe plate (I have used Corelle plates, you can also use a paper plate or paper towel) and microwave for 5 + 1 minutes (this is for 1000 watts).
Timings might vary depending on the plate, model, power and capacity. So its always safe to proceed in this order, for 10 okras its 3 minutes + 2 minutes + 1 minute. Do not over crowd and always do in batches if making a large portion. Once done, they might look little loose and after cooling completely they will be very crispy and stay that way for couple days if stored in an air-tight container.
Notes
- Microwave timings may vary- always go with 5 minutes and then increment by one minute until you feel they are dry. About 7-8 minutes at the most. Anything more will burn and chili powder, so for the first time you have do a little trial an error to find the exact microwave cooking time.
- Adjust red chili powder if you are making for your kids who cannot handle spicy foods.
- These are not completely dehydrated and can turn little loose after a day. In that case reheat in microwave for 30 seconds and give a standing time of one minute. The color may turn a bit brown but the okra will stay crispy.
Some Okra / Vendakkai Recipes to try from our page..
28 Comments
wow super mullai. I have tried the baked version. This one seems interesting. will try it out.
Super crispy and yummy okras..Our fav at home…I too make the similar way when I’m in a rush:)..Lovely clicks dear:)
Ladys finger looks crispy, healthy & beautiful click .
Lovely…this looks so tempting…delicious…
wow, this really seems a super simple easy recipe… will try for sure 🙂 Better than the stir fry of course, much healthier 🙂
Hi,
Sorry im really new for cooking.. What is 3+2+1 min microwave? Should i microwave first for 3 min then later again set for 2 min and again for 1 min? Should i leave intervals between these timing?
Kindly request you to reply.
Thanks in advance..
Ram, you need give a break after the first 3 minutes. Flip them and then cook for 2 minutes and do the last one minute. Microwave settings and power differ and its always good to go in this manner to avoid burning the okras. Thanks.
Jus made this recipe…my kid loved it…Thanks!!
Sophia
HI MULLAI, Idid this okra for the first time. My daughter and her friends liked this taste and she is asking again to do the same. YUMMY very tasty and easy to do. thank u.
Hi Mullai,
Tried this Okra fry today…wow it came out very well..
I loved it. Nice recipe..I added one spoon of besam flour to your recipe. your measurement and instructions was amazing. Exactly 5 minutes, my delicious spicy okra fry was ready.I followed your 3+2+1 min instruction.
Thanks,
Ambal.
Hi Mullai,
Tried it out, it came really well. I added besan flour and cumin seeds also.
Jyothi
Hi Mullai, Tried this yesterday. It was very nice , my entire family loved it! (it took 7 mins in my MW). Thanks a lot for this easy & yummy recipe!
Hi Mullai,
I have tried a few recipies of yours and all are wonderful !!
I am really amazed at your cooking and display skill.
Going to try this today for dinner.
Hope it will turn good as all your dishes do.
Keep posting,
just now i tried it
it came out really well..
thanks for ur recipe.
Tried this out & it came out so well. Loved it. Awesome! Never imagined I could make it so crispy & that too with such little oil.
Wow Mullai. sooper simple but delicious okra fry… Spicy and tasty.. Thanks for the recipe..VIJI
ani
Thanks Mullai …!! One of my daughter’s favourite is this fried okra!! Can we try this with bitter guard?? In the same style?? B’coz i used to fry pavakai with little bit of rice flour with the same masala as u specified for the okra in pan . But it drinks so much of oil to make pavakai fry in pan..!! So can u pls post for pavakai fry also…!!
thanks..
ani
Just now i finished this okra…it came out very well mullai…little spicy for me…but enjoyed the crispyness.
i followed the 3+2+1 min method…Thanks mullai.
hi mullai…
i lov okras…n this is one of my favourite….but it never comes out the same way every time i make..may b bcoz of the timing…thanx for those details….but dont u sprinkle a bit of oil on top…will the masala stick…
Vidyuth, the above recipe has oil and that will help to make the masala stick to the okras. Pls check, thanks.
Looks yummy…
Mullai can you tell how much time it will take for 100 watts
Umav, i have no clue, would suggest you to take 3 minutes at a time and check. As I've mentioned a lot of things matter if you use a microwave. Only few trials will answer your question. Even I tried a couple of times in my microwave to be this specific. If you succeed, pls post the time so that members with same power oven can benefit. Thanks.
Hai Mullai.. nice recipe.. looks yumm.. we make paavakkai in a similar way n use pam spray..
Is this recipe for me mam… i cant wait to have it..
Cheers
Busy Bee
BB, kandipa college dorm room recipe thaan. Try and let me know. Thanks.
Pakava sapida innum pola irruku…Nalaiku yenga veetula okra fry…Thanks mullai 🙂
hi mullai,
Nice to see.will try..