KURKURI BHINDI - CRISPY DEEP FRIED OKRA
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Kurkuri Bhindi - Crispy Deep Fried Okra is a quick, tasty, spicy and crispy goodness. Kurkuri means Crispy and Bhindi is Okra/Lady's Finger. I have grown up knowing this vegetable as Lady's Finger, an intriguing vegetable with a slimy texture. I used to love this vegetable only when cooked in Curries. Especially my Mom makes a wonderful Puli Curry with Lady's Finger. But in stir-fries, I never used to like it then. Maybe the cooking method left it slimy and dark coloured which I totally loathe in green vegetables. When perfectly cooked, Okra is one Vegetable I love next to Eggplant.
Okra/Lady's Finger is packed with nutrition, Okra is rich in Nutrients. It is a good source of Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamins A, C & K and also provides Protein. Okra is rich in Antioxidants that may reduce the risk of serious diseases, prevent inflammation, and contribute to overall health. Okras can be cooked into Stir-fries, added into Curries, Soups etc.,
In this recipe, Okras are cut into thin strips and then it is tossed along with Flours & Spices, Lemon Juice and the moist from the vegetable does the binding process. These marinated Okra Strips are then deep-fried on a medium flame until it turns into golden brown in colour & into crispy goodness. Kurkuri Bhindi can be served as a Side Dish along with both Roti & Rice. It can also be served as a Starter or a Snack. Sprinkle a bit of Chaat Masala over the Deep-fried Okras before serving.
In this recipe, Okras are cut into thin strips and then it is tossed along with Flours & Spices, Lemon Juice and the moist from the vegetable does the binding process. These marinated Okra Strips are then deep-fried on a medium flame until it turns into golden brown in colour & into crispy goodness. Kurkuri Bhindi can be served as a Side Dish along with both Roti & Rice. It can also be served as a Starter or a Snack. Sprinkle a bit of Chaat Masala over the Deep-fried Okras before serving.
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Cuisine - South Indian
Course - Side dish
Spice Level - Moderate
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3 - 4
Author - SM
Preparation Time - 5 - 10 Minutes
Marination Time - 20 - 30 Minutes
Cooking Time - 10 - 15 Minutes
HOW TO COOK KURKURI BHINDI - CRISPY DEEP FRIED OKRA
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INGREDIENTS :
To Marinate:
Okra/Lady's Finger - 12-15 Nos.Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Red Chilli Powder - 2-3 Tspn
Coriander Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Garam Masala - 1/2 Tspn
Chaat Masala - 1 Tspn
Cumin Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Ajwain/Carom Seeds - a Pinch(Optional)
Gram Flour/Besan - 3-4 Tbspn
Rice Flour - 3 Tbspn
Lemon Juice - 1 Tspn
Salt - To Taste
To Deep Fry:
Oil - To Deep FryMETHOD :
- Wash, pat dry and trim the ends of the Okra.
- Cut it into thin strips, remove and discard the seeds.
- Mix the Flours and Spices along with a dash of salt and Lemon Juice.
- Add Okra strips to the above and mix well.
- Leave it aside for about 5 -10 minutes, the mix would have become slightly moist now.
- If not sprinkle few drops of water and mix it well until each strip is well coated with the flour-spice mix.
- Again leave it aside for about 10-20 Minutes.
- Heat Oil in a Pan on a high flame.
- Once the OIl starts to fume, reduce the flame to medium.
- Carefully drop the marinated Okra strips to the oil and deep fry them on a medium flame.
- Make sure that the strips do not get stuck to each other.
- Carefully toss them up in oil once.
- Deep fry them until the sizzling sound stops and it turns into golden brown colour.
- Once done remove from oil and allow it to drain on a paper towel.
- Serve Kurkuri Bhindi hot with a sprinkle of Chaat Masala.
- Can serve Kurkuri Bhindi as a Starter, Snack or as a Side Dish along with both Roti & Rice.
NOTES :
- Make sure the Okras are pat dried before cutting it.
- Cut it into thin strips & discard the seeds. This helps you to get crispy Okra fries.
- Sprinkle water to the flour and spice mix only if necessary.
- The moistness from the vegetable & the lemon juice would do the job.
- Fry the Okra Strips on a medium flame until golden brown in colour.
- Above method helps in getting crispy Okra fries.
- Adjust the amount of spiciness to your preference.
- Adding Ajwain/Carom Seeds is purely optional.
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