Bhindi Bhaji: Fried Okra In Indian Style

If you are a vegan and think that your options are limited, then think again. Indian vegetarian recipes will reinforce your faith in vegetarianism. Take the spicy and crispy Bhindi Bhaji for example. This is basically a recipe in which we fry okra; but the delectable spices in it make this Indian vegetarian dish very special.

Bhindi Bhaji can be a great fried snacks to have with drinks. It can also serve as a side dish with dal and rice. This okra fry recipe is a pretty quick one. You can make some really decent Bhindi Bhaji in 10 to 15 minutes. That is why, this dish is something you should try when guests arrive unannounced at your doorstep.

Serves: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Okra or Lady's Finger: 250 grams (ends removed and slit from the middle)
• Onion- 1 (sliced)
• Tomato- 1 (chopped)
• Red chilli power- 1tsp
• Amchur or dry mango powder- 1tsp
• Garam masala- 1tsp
• Carrom seeds or kalounji- 1/2tsp
• Hing or Asfoetida- 1 pinch
• Wheat flour- 2tbsp
• Oil- 2tbsp
• Salt- as per taste

Procedure

1. Cut and wash the okra properly. Okra or bhindi secretes a latex after being cut. You need to wash it off.

2. Then marinate the okra with salt and all the powdered masalas namely, red chilli powder, amchur and garam masala.

3. Leave it aside for 10 to 15 minutes as you make the other preparations like chopping onions and tomatoes.

4. Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. When it starts steaming, add a pinch of hing and carrom seeds and season it.

5. Then add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.

6. Roll the okra in gram flour or atta and drop them into the pan. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.

7. Then add the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle little salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame.

Your Bhindi Bhaji is ready to serve. You can have it plain with curd or serve it as a side dish with rotis.