Bhindi Airfried

Bhindi Airfried (Kurkuri Bhindi) means crisp Ladyfinger or Okra. This delicious dish is very easy to make and serves as a side dish. You can also serve it as a starter. Kurkuri Bhindi is made by frying the bhindis but I have used an Air fryer instead of deep frying in oil. This way it has much less calories but does not compromise on the taste.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
250 grams Bhindi (Okra)
½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
½ teaspoon Coriander powder
½ teaspoon Amchur (mango powder)
½ teaspoon Jeera (Cumin)
½ teaspoon Chaat masala
2 tablespoons besan (Gram flour)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon oil
½teaspoon lemon juice
Oil to deep fry (optional)

Preparation

Trim both ends of the ladyfingers and cut them in 1 inch thick slices.
Transfer the bhindi in a broad bowl, add 1 teaspoon oil, salt and toss.
In a small bowl mix red chilli powder, coriander powder, chaat masala, amchur and cumin powder and sprinkle on the Bhindi and toss.
Now sprinkle besan on the bhindies and keep it for 10 minutes.
Mix to coat well and let it marinate in its moisture for 20 to 25 minutes.
Pre heat the air fryer and air fry in 2 batch. It takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes for 1 batch. Toss ones in between.
For deep frying fry them in hot oil, drain on kitchen paper.
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve with Parathas or rice as a side dish.

Enjoy the crunch.

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