- Wash okra well, dry them out completely and slice them. Add all the dry spice powders and seeds, along with salt, to the okra. Toss them well till cooked and set it down for 5 mins. Then sprinkle besan on top Mix them well. Add a few tsps water so the okra gets coated with the flour. Deep fry them in oil. Serve hot. Serve this with rice, chapathi.