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Crispy Okra/Kurkuri Bhindi

Kurkuri Bhindi/Crispy Okra

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How to make Kurkuri Bhindi/Crispy Okra | Step-wise detailed method of making Kurkuri Bhindi with Traditional Deep Frying, in Air Fryer and Baked in Oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Snacks and Starters
Cuisine Indian, Indian North Indian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Kadhai/Heavy Bottomed Pan for Frying
  • Air Fryer for Air Frying
  • Oven/Convectional Microwave Oven for Baking
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients
  

  • 200 gm Fresh Long and Slender Okra/Bhindi
  • ¼ Cup Chickpea Flour/Besan
  • ¼ Cup Cornstarch(Cornflour)/Rice Flour
  • ½ tsp Caraway Seeds/Ajwain
  • 1-2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coarse Fennel(Saunf) Seeds Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder or as per taste
  • 1 tsp Amchur/Dry Mango Powder use as required
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1-2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 tbsp Oil
  • Chaat Masala as required to sprinkle

Instructions
 

Prepare Okra/Bhindi

  • Wash nicely and clean dry the veggie on dry and clean kitchen towel.
  • Cut the head and pointed tip of all the bhindi pieces.
  • Cut each piece in half. Then again cut each half in half again, depending on the thickness of bhindi pieces.
  • Carefully take out the seeded pit from the center.
  • Repeat for all the pieces.

Mixing with spices

  • Add a tsp of oil to the cut pieces, nicely coat to all okra pieces.
  • Add besan, cornstarch, all the spices and half of the salt as required.
  • Add a 1-2 tsp of lemon juice to bind masala nicely .
  • Mix nicely coating all the okra. Make sure all the spices and flour is nicely coated.
  • Keep for 5-10 mins.

Shallow Frying Method

  • Heat oil in a kadhai/heavy bottomed pan.
  • Once the oil is hot enough(drop on piece and check ( It should sizzle).
  • Drop all the pieces carefully. If all the pieces are sticking together use a fork to carefully separate it.
  • Fry till okra is crispy and nicely fried.

Oven Baked Method

  • Preheat oven to 200°C or 350°F.
  • Line all the coated okra pieces on a baking tray.
  • Bake for about 15 mins till crispy.

Air Fryer Method

  • Preheat air Fry on Air Fry Mode at 200°C or 350°F.
  • Line okra pieces on basket. Set the timer for 20-22 mins. Start Air frying and then when indicator shows 'TURN FOOD' , turn the pieces and air fry for another 10 mins or as required.
  • Brush more oil if you feel okra is too dry.

Serving Suggestion

  • Sprinkle Chaat Masala as required on hot bhindi pieces. Enjoy with your tea as snack with ketchup or serve with meals such as dal rice combos.
Keyword Crispy Okra, Karari Bhindi, Kurkuri Bhindi
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