Bhindi Kurkuri

Name: How to cook Bhindi Kurkuri - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Vanitha Bhat

Bhindi Kurkuri

Amazingly crunchy and delicious Indian spiced bhindi/okra fry,

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

250 gm

Kashmiri chilli powder (for the colour)

1/4 teaspoon

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Wash bhindi/okra thoroughly, dry them as much as possible (with a kitchen towel or leave in a colander for about 30 minutes) and trim the edges. Slice vertically into thin strips. If they are long, cut into two horizontally and then slit into long strips. Place strips of bhindi into a large mixing bowl.

* Step 2

Now, sprinkle all the spices, salt, 2 tablespoons of besan and 2 tablespoons of rice flour over the vegetable.

* Step 3

Gently mix with a spoon or clean hands to coat it evenly. Make sure the okra is evenly coated with the spices, besan and rice flour. If needed, sprinkle a few drops of water and add more besan or rice flour. Adding water may make the mixture a beat sticky, but helps in adhering the masala paste to the vegetable.

* Step 4

Do a taste test and add more spices if needed. Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or deep saucepan. Deep fry the coated bhindi in batches. Try to separate the clumps of bhindi as much as possible. Do not overcrowd the pan.

* Step 5

Deep fry until crisp and golden brown on medium high heat; once the okra is cooked, you will notice that the oil bubbles will start to subside. Remove and place on absorbent paper to soak the excess oil. Deep fry curry leaves for a few seconds until crisp. Serve hot, spicy, crispy, golden brown bhindis garnished with fried curry leaves

* Step 6

You can enjoy them as a tea time snack or even with rice and dhal.

* Step 7

Adjust the spices according to your taste. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying. For additional punch, sprinkle more chaat masala or add a squeeze of lime, before serving. Make sure the okra is not too wet before adding the spices or they will turn slimy and sticky.

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