Okra is one of the most indeginious Asian vegetable used extensively in several Asian kitchens. In India Okra also called as Bhindi is used as stir fry or with a yoghurt sauce or with potatoes and onions (One of my recipe is – here). But crispy okra or kurkuri bhindi is one of my favorite recipes since I had it several years back at a restarurant. I did try making it at home back then but realised to make it taste or to get the right consistency I really needed to use a lot of oil and of course didn’t find any solution to that problem then.
According to me Okra/Ladies Finger/Bhindi is a superfood and often not given the importance in our kitchens that it deserves. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of a range of health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
When I received the Princess Air Fryer I instantly knew I had to try making Kurkuri Bhindi as I had seen several recipes online/Youtube which stated that any goof air-fryer can really make this dish wonderfully using just 1 tbsp oil and it is absolutely true.
It turned out so kurkuri or crispy that I couldn’t believe it myself. All I needed was 8 mins inside the airfryer and it was done. I squeezed some lime juice on top of it and amchur powder for extra flavor and garnished it with coriander leaves.
This recipe is definitely a keeper, trust me!
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 250 gms Indian Okra (Bhindi)
- 1 tbsp Gram Flour / Besan
- 1/2 tsp Dry Mango Powder / Amchur Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Oil
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- Wash and pat dry the okra first. Then cut the okra into half from the centre and remove the seed along with the stock in between.
- This step ensures that the okra is not sticky anymore. Removing the stalk and seeds makes it possible.
- Mix all the spices with the okra along with a tbsp of oil and give them a good mix using your hands.
- Add the gram flour to the mix and coat all the okra with the flour. Don't add too much else it will turn into a pakora rather than just crispy okra.
- Preheat the air fryer at 180C for 5 mins.
- Add this to the pre-heated air fryer at 180C and spray some oil. Cook it in the air fryer for 5-8 mins with a good stir after 4 mins. Serve it hot with rotis or as starters.
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