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Bhindi Fry

Vegetables · · Written By Radha Viswanathan

(Fried Okra)

Bhindi Fry

Time

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 800g Bhindi (Okra) (diced)

  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Methi (Fenugreek Seeds)

  • 1 tsp (4g) Turmeric Powder

  • 1/2 cup (122g) Oil

    • 30g oil removed after frying

  • 3.5 tsp (20g) Coriander Powder

  • 1 tsp (5g) Red Chilli Powder

  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Garam Masala Powder

  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Hing (Asafoetida)

  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

  • 3 tsp (22g) Salt or as per taste

Approximate Nutritional Information
(per 100g serving)

  • Energy: 230 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 6 g

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Fat: 20.8 g

Yield

500 g

Storage Instructions

With Refrigeration: Up to 1 day

Method

  • Wash, dry and dice bhindi

Wash and dry the Bhindi
Wash and dry the Bhindi
Remove the ends
Remove the ends
Dice the Bhindi
Dice the Bhindi
Dice the remaining Bhindi
Dice the remaining Bhindi

  • Heat oil in a Wok or Kadhai on high flame (180° C on Induction Cooktop) till it smokes, then add the Methi, Hing and Turmeric Powder to the oil and fry for a minute

Heat oil in a Kadhai
Heat oil in a Kadhai
Add Methi, Hing, and Turmeric Powder
Add Methi, Hing, and Turmeric Powder

  • Add Bhindi and stir thoroughly taking care not to break it

  • Reduce heat to medium (150° C on Induction Cooktop)

  • Add Amchur after 5 minutes and stir

  • Let Bhindi fry for 20 more minutes stirring often

Add Bhindi and stir thoroughly
Add Bhindi and stir thoroughly
Add Amchur and stir
Add Amchur and stir
Bhindi after 25 minutes
Bhindi after 25 minutes

  • Move the bhindi around the edges to create a well so excess oil pools in the center - remove this oil using a ladle - we removed about 30g of oil

Create a well and remove excess oil
Create a well and remove excess oil
Excess oil
Excess oil

  • Add Coriander powder, Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala powder and Salt - stir thoroughly - and let the Bhindi crisp up for 3-5 minutes

Add Coriander powder, Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala powder and Salt
Add Coriander powder, Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala powder and Salt
Stir thoroughly
Stir thoroughly

  • Turn off the heat and extract into container - Bhindi Fry is now ready. Enjoy with Roti, Puri, or Paratha

Bhindi Fry
Bhindi Fry

bhindi · okra · fry · dish · amchur · dry mango powder · coriander · methi · asafoetida · fenugreek · red chilli · garam masala

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