Bhindi Kurkuri

Today's recipe is going to be Bhindi Kurkuri also known as crispy okra fry. If you're a huge fan of lady finger this recipe is for you. This can be serve as a snack or even as a side dish with the combination of daal, rice or roti.

Bhindi Kurkuri Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 400g bhindi / okra / lady finger
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder / haldi
• ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
• ½ tsp carom seeds / ajwain
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp besan / gram flour / chickpea flour
• oil for deep frying

DIRECTIONS:

1. Firstly, wash the bhindis and pat dry before cutting them. Else they will turn sticky while cutting.
2. furthermore, cut the head, tail and thinly slice them.
3. slice as thinly as possible so that bhindi will turn kurkuri after frying.
4. also remove the seeds from bhindi. this prevents from bursting in oil and also avoids from turning sticky.
5. now transfer it into a mixing bowl.
6. next add chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder and ajwain seeds and salt then add besan.
7. mix gently without squeezing out the bhindi. else they will turn out sticky and not turn crisp.
8. furthermore, deep fry on high flame immediately. do not rest the bhindi after mixing the flour.
9. also, do not over crowd the oil.
10. stir occasionally and till they turn crisp.
11. fry till the bhindis turn crispy and golden.
12. drain out onto the kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
13. further top with chaat masala and is ready to serve. (optional)
14. finally, serve immediately or store it in airtight container.