Crisp-fried okra in spicy yogurt dressing

Okra is an acquired taste, or rather texture, but is a very popular vegetable all over India and is cooked in many ways. Quick-cooking it, using a stir-frying or deep-frying method, retains its glutinous nature. This recipe, Bhindi Pachadi, includes a yogurt dressing, but you can also serve the deep-fried okra on its own as a side dish, sprinkled with salt, chilli and cumin.