Bhindi Fry is a fiery, scrumptious and very fresh dish made with delicate okra or women’s finger, gram flour, flavors and flavors. In this way, generally suitably otherwise called Kurkuri Bhindi. This Bhindi Fry recipe or Seared Okra makes for one of the most incredible side dishes for your regular Indian dinners. These are a flat out enjoyable to eat with a plunging sauce too. In this way, extraordinary as a party canapé as well. Reward; I share both the broiled and heated adaptations.
About Kurkuri Bhindi Fry
‘Kurkuri’ in Hindi signifies ‘fresh or crunchy’ and ‘bhindi’ is the unassuming vegetable ‘okra’ a.k.a okro, women’s finger or gumbo. This veggie perhaps a seriously disputable one since in its crude structure, it is disgusting and takes a lot of persistence to prepare; however I will in any case hoot for it as it is utilized for the vast majority brilliant arrangements like this Seared Okra.
This Bhindi Fry recipe is a North Indian exceptional one that I got from my mom’s recipe book. She would strictly make Kurkuri Bhindi with chapatis on many events at home. Her recipe of Kurkuri Bhindi Fry has all the ground zest powders that I have utilized in my variant, with the exception of the chaat masala powder.
This is potentially the main change that I have made in her recipe, the rest is same. I have added the chaat masala as it simply livens up the Broiled Okra by spreading the word about it tart or what is usually as ‘chatpata’ in India. Bhindi Fry recipe actually stays a simple bite or backup despite this.
Fixings
▢500 grams okra (bhindi or woman finger)
▢½ teaspoon turmeric powder (ground turmeric)
▢1 teaspoon red stew powder or paprika
▢1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (ground coriander)
▢1 teaspoon cumin powder (ground cumin)
▢1 teaspoon Garam Masala
▢1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
▢1 teaspoon chaat masala
▢½ cup gram flour (besan) or trade with chickpea flour
▢salt – add as required
▢10 tablespoons oil or add as expected, for broiling the bhindi in groups
Directions
Arrangement
Wash the okra or bhindi in water for 3 to multiple times. Wipe them totally dry with a kitchen napkin. Trim off the crown and the base tip.
Cut every okra in an upward direction into 4 pieces.
On the off chance that you have little estimated okra, cut into 2 pieces. Take all your cut okra in a major plate or a major bowl.
Presently sprinkle all the zest powders individually on the cut okra. Season with salt as per taste.
With a spoon or spatula, tenderly blend the flavor powders in with the okra.
Sprinkle the besan on the okra.
Once more, tenderly blend the besan with the okra. The besan and the flavors should equitably cover the okra cuts.
Marinate the okra in this combination for 20 to 30 minutes. You could likewise save it for 60 minutes.
Making Kurkuri Bhindi Fry
In your kadai (wok) or a griddle, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil.
Add a cluster of marinated okra and sear. You can broil in three to four groups relying upon the size of kadai. Add more oil whenever expected while searing okra.
Broil the okra till brilliant brown and fresh on a medium intensity.
Be careful and continue to turn the okra with the goal that they get seared equally. Assuming that the oil turns out to be excessively hot, you could bring down the intensity and sear.
Keep the broiled okra on a folded kitchen tissue with the goal that the additional oil gets depleted.
For the following group again add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil or as expected in the dish. Allow the oil to become medium hot and afterward add the marinated bhindi. For each clump add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil or as expected while searing.
Serve bhindi kurkuri straightforwardly as they are or on the other hand in the event that you need you could embellish okra with coriander leaves, julienned ginger or cut green bean stews.
Assuming that you like you could likewise sprinkle some lime or lemon juice on top of the fresh okra. you could likewise sprinkle some dark salt (kala namak) or chaat masala on the fresh seared okra.
Partake in the Kurkuri Bhindi Fry with no guarantees or match with roti and a bowl of curd or yogurt.
Notes
Go ahead and change the amounts of the ground flavor powders as per your taste inclinations.
For the best insight, consume this recipe while appreciating the fresh texture is hot or warm.
While I have just utilized gram flour, however you can add a couple of tablespoons of rice flour for a more firm surface.
It’s fitting to keep away from extras, so scale the recipe in view of your necessities. The way things are, this recipe serves 4.
Settle on dazzling green, new, and delicate okra units for ideal outcomes. Try not to utilize developed okra that might have become sinewy and tacky.
If necessary, the recipe can be handily split or multiplied to oblige your particular serving size or inclinations.
For baking Kurkuri Bhindi – Spread the marinated okra in a lubed plate. Brush some oil on the highest point of the okra. You can likewise add 1 tablespoon oil in the marination combination and blend it very well with the okra. Prepare in a preheated broiler at 180 degrees C/356 degrees F, for 18 to 20 minutes or until the okra are fresh and brilliant. It’s crucial for screen the baking system intently, as broiler temperatures change, and the time expected for baking might contrast.
Serving Ideas
Serve the Bhindi Fry straightforwardly with no guarantees or on the other hand, whenever wanted, improve the show by embellishing with coriander leaves, julienned ginger, or cut green bean stews.
For added flavor, think about showering some lemon juice on top of the Seared Okra. You can likewise lift the taste by sprinkling some dark salt or chaat masala on the fresh bhindi.
Partake in the Kurkuri Bhindi either as an independent bite or matched with roti and a bowl of natively constructed curd for a magnificent and fulfilling dinner.
Enjoy 😋
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