Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe (Crispy Okra Fry)
This Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe makes perfectly crispy okra that is light, crunchy, and full of flavor. It is quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- ½ kg okra (bhindi) (washed, dried, cut into strips)
- 2 teaspoons Himalayan pink salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder)
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup gram flour (besan)
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- oil (for deep frying)
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the bhindi, salt, turmeric, cumin, coriander, carom seeds, red chili powder, amchur powder, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add the gram flour and rice flour. Mix until the bhindi is well coated.
- Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry the bhindi in small batches over medium to high heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a plate lined with a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
- Your crispy, crunchy kurkuri bhindi is ready! Squeeze some lemon over it and sprinkle with chaat masala.
- Serve hot with dal or kadhi and boiled rice. Enjoy! And remember “COOKING IS EASY!”
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Notes
- Adjust the spices to your taste.
- You can fry a few green chilies along with the bhindi for added flavor.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough to crisp the okra, but not so hot that it burns quickly.