Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe To Amp Up North Indian Thali

By Krati Purwar

September 16, 2025

North Indian food is incomplete without a dry sabzi complementing the dal and rice combo. Kurkuri bhindi is a popular choice in many households, and it is super easy to cook at home. Check out this recipe.

Ingredients

1 tsp chilli powder 500g bhindi ½ cup besan flour 1 tsp coriander powder Salt to taste ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala, cumin 1 tsp chaat masala 10 tbsp oil 1 tsp amchur powder

Step 1

Wash okra nicely under running water and try it off. Trip the tip and the base.

Step 2

Slice the bhindi into four vertical pieces and sprinkle spices over it.

Step 3

Season it with salt, and it will turn slimy. Sprinkle besan and coat it nicely.

Step 4

To the heated oil, add the okra and cook it for 20-30 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle the leftover spices on bhindi and cook until it is crispy.

Step 6

Serve the bhindi with paratha and raita or as a part of a thali.