Pan Fried Crispy Okra (Bhindi)

Okra is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine and is known for its high fiber content and various health benefits. It is also commonly used as a natural thickening agent in soups and stews.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pan Fried Crispy Okra (Bhindi)

Cooking Method: Pan frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Okra
• 50 gram Chickpea flour
• 25 gram Rice flour
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Red chili powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Amchur powder (Dried mango powder)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

1. Wash the okra and pat them dry. Cut off the ends and slice them lengthwise.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder, and salt.
3. Add the sliced okra to the bowl and mix well, ensuring the okra is coated with the flour mixture.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the coated okra slices in the pan, ensuring they are not overlapping.
5. Cook the okra for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn crispy and golden brown.
6. Once cooked, remove the okra from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
7. Let the okra rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve the pan-fried crispy okra hot as an appetizer or as a side dish with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.