Crispy Okra Recipe

Okra (Bhindi) is very commonly used in dishes in many countries. It is also called “Ladies Fingers”. It is an essential crop in many countries due to its high nutritional value. The okra plant is edible, The leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like any other greens. Okra pods can  be eaten raw as well as cooked. The less cooked okra is better.

Okra, like other vegetables, is a healthful addition to the diet. With any other food it can be consumed as part of a varied, balanced diet.

It is a warm-season vegetable. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. It contains a sticky juice that people use to thicken sauces.

INGREDIENTS  

  • 250 gm okra (Bhindi) Washed, wiped and finely stripped
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 small cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 tsp chat masala
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Crispy Okra (Bhindi) Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 2 persons

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gm okra (Bhindi) Washed, wiped and finely stripped
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 small cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 tsp chat masala
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • First trim the end of the okra. Cut washed and wiped okra (bhindi) into half from the center. Now cut it lengthwise from center like a strip, again cut this strip into 2 thin strips.
  • That is how you have to cut thin strip like okra for this crisp recipe.
  • Heat the oil in frying pan. Put half of the Bhindi strips into oil and fry them until it is crispy on medium and in between sometimes on high flame.
  • Drain them on kitchen towel. Fry other half of the Okra.Let them cool.
  • Cut Tomato and cucumber slices.
  • Take fried Okra in a serving bowl. Add chat masala, chilli powder (If you don't want to use red chilli powder You can add 2-3 finely chopped fried chillies and black pepper powder as per yous taste requirement.) and salt to taste.
  • Mix Well. Put This bowl on big serving plate and arrange tomato and cucumber slices around the bowl.
Keyword Crispy Bhindi, Crispy Okra, Ladies finger, Salads

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • First trim the end of the okra. cutt washed and wiped okra (bhindi) into half from the center. Now cut it lengthwise from center like a strip, again cut this strip into 2 thin strips.
  • That is how you have to cut thin strip like okra for this crisp recipe.
  • Heat the oil in frying pan. Put half of the Bhindi strips into oil and fry them until it is crispy on medium and in between sometimes on high flame.
  • Drain them on kitchen towel. Fry other half of the Okra.Let them cool.
  • Cut Tomato and cucumber slices.
  • Take fried Okra in a serving bowl. Add chat masala, chilli powder (If you don’t want to use red chilli powder You can add 2-3 finely chopped fried chillies and black pepper powder as per yous taste requirement.) and salt to taste.
  • Mix Well. Put This bowl on big serving plate and arrange tomato and cucumber slices around the bowl.

Purvi

I am Purvi Sakaria , Masters in Food and Nutrition . I believe in flavours of food and goodness of nutrition.I am here to share my experince and knowledge of different cooking procedures to maintain nutrition level and enhance flavours of food.Different season have different source of vegetables and fruits. Food served to loved ones is the way to healthy lifestyle. so stay connected.