Crispy Okra Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crispy Okra Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and roughly diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- About 8 cups canola oil for frying
- 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips
- 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chaat masala*
- *Chaat masala is a blend of spices used most often in Indian street food. It is available at Indian markets or online at kalustyans.com.
Instructions
- In small mixing bowl, stir together onion, tomato, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In wide, 4-inch-deep heavy pot over moderate heat, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350 °F. Fry okra in batches (returning oil to 350 °F between batches) until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer fried okra to paper towels to drain.
- In large mixing bowl, combine okra, onion-tomato mixture, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala. Toss gently and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crispy Okra Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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