Bhindi Kurkuri (Crispy Okra) | ExpatWomanFood.com
 
 

Posted on

22 October 2012

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Anjana Chaturvedi

Bhindi Kurkuri (Crispy Okra)

Bhindi Kurkuri (Crispy Okra)

Ingredients

Okra - 250g
Gram flour - 4 tbsp
Chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Mango powder - 1 tsp
Vinegar - 1 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 t.s
Cashew nut pieces - 2 tsp (optional)
Salt - 1 tsp
Chat masala - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Oil - to fry

Preparation

  • Trim the ends of okra and chop cross wise or any shape of your choice.
  • Sprinkle salt and vinegar, mix well and cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
  • Then add chilli powder, mango powder, cumin and cashew pieces mix well.
  • Now sprinkle gram flour and toss gently (don't rub the flour)
  • If it feels too dry then add 1 - 2 tsp of water.
  • Heat oil in a pan, and deep fry these okras in small batches.
  • Don't crowd the pan.
  • Fry on medium heat, when become crisp and golden, drain on a tissue napkin.
  • Sprinkle chat masala and serve immedietely.
  • You can squeeze few drops of lemon juice over the fried okras just before serving.
  • Best served with rice, daal and as a starter too.
Cooks Note

Deep fried okra, smeared with gram flour and spices.

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