Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and dry the okra thoroughly, then slice it into thin strips.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together besan, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.Coat the okra strips with the besan mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai and fry the coated okra strips until they turn crispy and golden brown.
• STEP 5.Remove the fried okra from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• STEP 6.Serve the Kurkuri Bhindi hot as a side dish or snack, garnished with chaat masala and lemon wedges.
• STEP 7.For storage, keep any leftover Kurkuri Bhindi in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to dry the okra thoroughly before slicing to prevent it from becoming slimy.
• Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference.
• For extra crunch, you can add a tablespoon of rice flour to the besan mixture.
• To make the dish healthier, you can also bake the okra in the oven instead of frying.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Kurkuri Bhindi hot as a side dish or snack, garnished with chaat masala and lemon wedges.
• Store any leftover Kurkuri Bhindi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the Kurkuri Bhindi in the oven or microwave before serving.