Ingredients:

8-10 vendakka / okra / ladies finger

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chilli powder

salt to taste

oil, for frying

Preparation:

1. Wash the okra and pat dry. Then chop them into round pieces.
2. Transfer it to a bowl and add turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt and mix well.
3. Spread them on a sheet lined with parchment paper and dry them in the sun for 3-4 days until it completely dries up or crisp. Store them in an air-tight container.

4. To fry, heat oil in a pan and add the dried okra and fry them at medium flame till it puff up.

5. Drain on paper towels and serve with rice as a side dish...