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crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi Indian snack | with 27 amazing images.

crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi Indian snack is a crunchy munchie which non-bhindi lovers would also love to indulge into. Learn how to make kurkuri bhindi.

To make crispy bhindi, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and deep-fry the bhindi a few at a time till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve immediately garnished with chaat masala.

Transform the humble bhindi into a tempting starter! Here sliced ladies finger is crisped to perfection and laced with chaat masala and chilli powder. The outcome is karari bhindi Indian snack, a perfect cocktail snack. You will love the mild spiciness of this snack, which enhances rather than hide the natural flavour of the bhindi.

The kurkuri bhindi often features on the restaurant menu and is an ideal snack for unexpected guests. Serve the crispy fried okra immediately to retain its crispness and enjoy the best flavours too. You might have to fry the bhindi for quite some time to get the crispy texture, but the outcome is worth your patience.

Tips for crispy bhindi. 1. Remember the bhindi should be completely dry before adding spices, else it might splutter in oil. 2. The bhindis have to be fried almost immediately after you mix them, as otherwise they will release water and turn soggy instead of being crisp after deep-frying. 3. Small quantity of amchur masala would be a flavourful addition to this recipe. 4. To serve immediately is also very important.

Enjoy crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi Indian snack | with step by step photos.

Crispy Bhindi, Kurkuri Bhindi recipe - How to make Crispy Bhindi, Kurkuri Bhindi

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

10 Mins

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Total Time

20 Mins

Makes

2 servings

Ingredients

For Crispy Bhindi

For The Garnish

Method

For crispy bhindi
 

  1. To make crispy bhindi, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and deep-fry the bhindi a few at a time till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all the sides.
  3. Drain on absorbent paper.
  4. Serve the crispy bhindi immediately garnished with chaat masala.


Handy tip
 

  1. The bhindis have to be fried almost immediately after you mix them, as otherwise they will release water and turn soggy instead of being crisp after deep-frying.

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what is crispy bhindi made of ?

 

    1. Kurkuri bhindi is made from 2 cups ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into four lengthwise, 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp lemon juice, salt to taste and oil for deep-frying. See below image of list of ingredients for crispy bhindi.
      Step 2 – <strong>Kurkuri bhindi&nbsp;</strong>is made from 2 cups&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-ladies-finger-bhindi-okra-bhinda-lady-finger-491i">ladies finger (bhindi)</a>&nbsp;, cut into four lengthwise, 2 tbsp …
how to cut bhindi for crispy bhindi

 

    1. This is bhindi, also called as ladies finger, available throughout the year.
      Step 3 – This is bhindi, also called as ladies finger, available throughout the year.
    2. Wash it well in a strainer using water.
      Step 4 – Wash it well in a strainer using water.
    3. Dry it with a dry cloth. Make sure it is not wet.
      Step 5 – Dry it with a dry cloth. Make sure it is not wet.
    4. Make sure the bhindi are totally dry by wipping them well.
      Step 6 – Make sure the bhindi are totally dry by wipping them well.
    5. Trim both the edges and discard them. 
      Step 7 – Trim both the edges and discard them.&nbsp;
    6. Cut each bhindi into four lengthwise. If the bhindi is small, then cut only into 2 pieces lengthwise. 
      Step 8 – Cut each bhindi into four lengthwise. If the bhindi is small, then cut only into …
how to make crispy bhindi

 

    1. To make crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi Indian snack, add 2 cups ladies finger (bhindi), into four lengthwise. 
      Step 9 – To <strong>make crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi …
    2. Add 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour). This helps in binding the masalas and coating the bhindi. 
      Step 10 – Add 2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-besan-chana-dal-flour-bengal-gram-flour-952i">besan (bengal gram flour)</a>. This helps in binding the masalas and coating …
    3. Add 2 tsp chaat masala
      Step 11 – Add&nbsp;2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/chaat-masala-164r">chaat masala</a>.&nbsp;
    4. Add 1 tsp chilli powder
      Step 12 – Add&nbsp;1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.&nbsp;
    5. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
      Step 13 – Add&nbsp;1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.&nbsp;
    6. Add 1 tsp lemon juice
      Step 14 – Add&nbsp;1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-lemon-juice-numbi-ka-ras-nimbu-ka-juice-471i">lemon juice</a>.&nbsp;
    7. Add salt to taste. 
      Step 15 – Add&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-salt-namak-table-salt-418i">salt</a>&nbsp;to taste.&nbsp;
    8. Mix well with your hands.
      Step 16 – Mix well with your hands.
    9. Heat the oil in a deep kadhai.
      Step 17 – Heat the <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a>&nbsp;in a deep kadhai.
    10. Add a few bhindi at a time in hot oil. 
      Step 18 – Add a few bhindi at a time in hot oil.&nbsp;
    11. Deep-fry the bhindi till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all the sides.
      Step 19 – Deep-fry the bhindi till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all the …
    12. Drain on absorbent paper.
      Step 20 – Drain on absorbent paper.
    13. Transfer the deep-fried bhindi into a depe bowl. 
       
      Step 21 – Transfer the deep-fried bhindi into a depe bowl.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    14. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp chaat masala immediately.
      Step 22 – Sprinkle 1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/chaat-masala-164r">chaat masala</a> immediately.
    15. Mix gently.
      Step 23 – Mix gently.
    16. Serve crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi Indian snack immediately.
      Step 24 – Serve <strong>crispy bhindi recipe | kurkuri bhindi | crispy fried okra | karari bhindi Indian …
tips for crispy bhindi

 

    1. Remember the bhindi should be completely dry before adding spices, else it might splutter in oil. 
      Step 25 – Remember the bhindi should be completely dry before adding spices, else it might splutter in …
    2. The bhindis have to be fried almost immediately after you mix them, as otherwise they will release water and turn soggy instead of being crisp after deep-frying. 
      Step 26 – The bhindis have to be fried almost immediately after you mix them, as otherwise they …
    3. Small quantity of amchur masala would be a flavourful addition to this recipe. 
    4. To serve immediately is also very important.
      Step 28 – To serve immediately is also very important.
what is baked kurkuri bhindi made of?

 

    1. Baked kurkuri bhindi is made using easily available ingredients in India: 2 cups ladies finger (bhindi), into four lengthwise, 3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 1½ tbsp rice flour, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp amchur powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp oil, Salt to taste and 11/2 tsp oil for brushing. See the below image of list of ingredients for baked kurkuri bhindi.
      Step 29 – <strong>Baked kurkuri bhindi</strong> is made using easily available ingredients in India: 2 cups ladies finger …
how to make baked kurkuri bhindi

 

    1. In a deep bowl, add 3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
      Step 30 – In a deep bowl, add 3 tbsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-besan-chana-dal-flour-bengal-gram-flour-952i">besan (bengal gram flour)</a>.
    2. Add 1½ tbsp rice flour.
      Step 31 – Add 1&frac12; tbsp rice flour.
    3. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
      Step 32 – Add 1/4 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.
    4. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
      Step 33 – Add 1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.
    5. Add ½ tsp amchur powder.
      Step 34 – Add &frac12; tsp amchur powder.
    6. Add ½ tsp cumin powder.
      Step 35 – Add &frac12; tsp cumin powder.
    7. Add salt to taste.
      Step 36 – Add salt to taste.
    8. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
      Step 37 – Add 1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-lemon-juice-numbi-ka-ras-nimbu-ka-juice-471i">lemon juice</a>.
    9. Add 2 tbsp oil and 3 tbsp of water.
      Step 38 – Add 2 tbsp oil and 3 tbsp of water.
    10. Mix well.
      Step 39 – Mix well.
    11. Add 2 cups ladies finger (bhindi), into four lengthwise. Mix well.
      Step 40 – Add 2 cups <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-ladies-finger-bhindi-okra-bhinda-lady-finger-491i">ladies finger (bhindi)</a>, into four lengthwise.&nbsp;Mix well.
    12. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
      Step 41 – Arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    13. Apply little oil over the bhindi using a brush.
    14. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour.
      Step 43 – Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180&deg;C for 20 minutes till they turn crisp and …
    15. Remove and cool completely.
    16. Serve kurkuri bhindi immediately garnished with chaat masala.
      Step 45 – Serve <strong>kurkuri bhindi</strong> immediately garnished with <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chaat-masala-300i">chaat masala</a>.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy82 cal
Protein4.4 g
Carbohydrates13.7 g
Fiber4.8 g
Fat1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium292.5 mg

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Leena_Dhoot

May 24, 2021, 12:26 a.m.

Yummmy! I loved bhindi! and i love masala bhindi! This recipe is great for crisp masala bhindi and the tips are handy! thanks.

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Azmath

Feb. 5, 2021, 8:11 p.m.

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Mukesh Mahtre

Aug. 16, 2020, 8:24 p.m.

Kay baat hai. Bhadi karare bhindi snacks hai yeh.

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Sapna Higani

Aug. 16, 2020, 1:26 p.m.

Really, kafi kurkure bhindi bani thi.

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bvraveen

Oct. 16, 2019, 5:21 p.m.

Amazingly easy to make and great taste I did this for my wife and son. They loved it.I used fresh bhindi from our own garden, the result was very good. Raveen

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Nisha khatri

July 25, 2014, 11:30 a.m.

Crispy Masala Bhindi recipe testy recipe

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nupoorpatil

June 12, 2011, 1:27 p.m.

Wah....bhade karare crispy Bhindi... Mazza aa gaya....

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