Kurkuri bhindi | 2 ways crispy okra fry

Written By: Evergreendishesdev
Published on: November 8, 2017
kurkuri bhindi

Kurkuri Bhindi Fry or crispy bhindi fry  is a tasty accompaniment with any meal. Serve it with any meal as an accompaniment, it is loved and relished by all.

It is assured that I need okra at least once in a week, usually sabzi but sometimes I do fry.  Here is another kind of fry that is tasty and crispy.

Kurkuri Bhindi Crispy Bhindi Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 kilogram bhindi
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • pinch of asafoetida
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chat masala
  • 2 teaspoon chilly powder
  • 1  teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped
  • 2 tablespoon gram flour
  • oil for frying

Method:

  1. Wash the bhindi and pat dry.
  2. Cut it vertically into four strips. If the bhindi are large in size, cut them into two.
  3. Add salt, asafoetida, turmeric powder, chilly powder, amachur powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chopped coriander and mix it.
  4. Sprinkle  gram flour and mix it. Keep the mixture to marinate for twenty minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a pan. Put a few pieces of the marinated mixture into oil.
  6. Deep fry on medium heat for sometime.
  7. Turn them with a ladle. Once they are crisp and brown, remove them on a tissue paper.
  8. Repeat for the rest of the mixture.
  9. Serve with rice as an accompaniment.
kurkuri bhindi

kurkuri bhindi

bhindi pieces

bhindi pieces

making of kurkuri bhindi in steps

making of kurkuri bhindi in steps

kurkuri bhindi
Evergreendishesdev

Kurkure Bhindi

5 from 11 votes
Kurkure bhindi is a okra deep fried by coating it with a mixture of spices. It makes a good accompaniment with any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, north indian, Vegan,, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kilogram bhindi/okra/ladiesfinger
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 1/2 teaspoon chat masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoon chilly powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoon gramflour
  • 2 teaspoon coriander leaves
  • oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Wash the bhindi and pat dry. Cut them vertically into thin strips. If the bhindi are big in size, divide them into two.
  2. Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida, chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, chat masala and coriander leaves to it. Mix it well.
  3. Sprinkle gram flour to it and mix. Allow the mixture to marinate for 15-20 minutes
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add a few pieces of the marinated pieces.
  5. Deep fry on medium heat. Turn it to the other side with a ladle. It should be crisp and light brown in colour.
  6. Remove it on a tissue paper. Repeat for the rest of the mixture.
  7. Serve with rice as an accompaniment.

Notes

  • Bhindi should be dry.
  • Use tender bhindi for better taste. 

 

 

Other bhindi recipes on my blog

Bhindi fry Stuffed Bhindi Okra Stirfry

To make in the air fryer :

Ingredients :

  • 1/4 kilogram bhindi
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • pinch of asafoetida
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chat masala
  • 1.5  teaspoon chilly powder
  • 3/4  teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon gram flour
  • 2 tablespoon of olive oil

Method :

  1. Wash the bhindi and pat dry.
  2. Cut the okra into half and slit them in between.
  3. Take oil in a bowl, add all the spice powders into it and mix it.
  4. Put the cut okra slices into it, toss it well and keep it aside for sometime.
  5. Pre-heat the air fryer.
  6. Put the parchment butter and place the okra slices on it. Cook at 300 degree Fahrenheit for five minutes initially. Toss in between. Again put it for another five minutes.
  7. Now, check and cook for two more minutes, Crispy okra is ready to use.

crispy okra fry 2 ways

About the event :

This is an old post which I have edited now. Earlier, I had written only the stove top method, now I have included the air fryer recipe in it. Sending it to Foodies_Redoing Old Post 105, a fortnightly event. Through this group, I have redone many of posts with better pictures now.

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22 Comments

  1. Kalyani

    5 stars
    this is the only way my little one eats bhindi! perfectly made jayashree! I love this with plain dal + chawal

  2. archana

    5 stars
    One of our favourite ways to eat bhindi. Kurkuri bhindi keeps the kurkur kid quiet was what I used to say. Not made them in ages now. Thanks will make some for the weekend.

  3. Shobha Keshwani

    5 stars
    This is one of my favourite side dish. It really pairs well with dal chawal. Loved your preparation.

  4. Mayuri Patel

    5 stars
    Love kurkuri bhindi, can have it on its own, I don’t add pepper powder, so will be giving that a try next time I make them.

  5. Sujata Roy

    5 stars
    Kurkuri bhindi looks so crispy crunchy spicy and delicious. Best accompany with dal chawal. Loved your well explained recipe.

  6. mina joshi

    This kurkure bhindi looks delicious. It’s one dish I love ordering as a starter in an Indian restaurant. Now that I have your recipe, I will try making it,

  7. Priya Vj

    5 stars
    Kurkure bhindi is just too delicious to say No . Pls pass me the bowl

  8. Chef Mireille

    5 stars
    Love how crispy these came out – The perfect snack for any time!

  9. Renu

    5 stars
    We love kurkuri bhindi and this looks so good. Love it with kadhi and rice.

  10. Kalyani

    5 stars
    my little one has bhindi only in this form… absolutely love the recipe and the last pic looks so inviting, Jayashree