Kurkuri Bhindi | कुरकुरी भिंडी | Crispy Fried Okra

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 bowl bhindi or okra, washed, dried and slit half

• 1 tbsp besan or gram flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 tsp jeera powder

• 1/3 tsp red chilli powder

• 1/3 tsp amchoor powder

• 1 tsp roasted peanut powder

• 1 tsp chaat masala

• 1 lemon juice

Instructions

1. Firstly wash the okra/bhindi thoroughly with water and let them air dry for a few minutes. Then chop off the cap and slit each into half.

2. In a bowl, add besan, all the masala except chaat masala and give it a mix.

3. Then add the bhindi to it and mix it well so that they are coated well.

4. Heat oil in a kadhai or deep pan. Once the oil is hot, add the bhindi in small batches and fry them on high flame until they become crispy.

5. Then take them out on a tissue paper and transfer to your serving plate or bowl.

6. Sprinkle the chaat masala over it and drizzle some lemon juice. Your Kurkure bhindi is ready to be served.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 188 calories; 16.2 g fat; 8.1 g carbohydrates; 2.6 g protein; 3.5 g fibre.