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Kurkuri bhindi, Indian okra fries, in a white plate.
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Quick Crispy Kurkuri Bhindi (Air Fryer, Baked)

Kurkuri bhindi or Indian okra fries are a crispy, tangy, gluten-free Indian snack that will give you the same satisfaction as potato chips. In this easy recipe, fresh okra is sliced thin, tossed in a few Indian spices and flours, and air-fried, baked, or deep-fried.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: bhindi, Indian okra, okra fries
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 air fryer or oven

Ingredients

  • 15 okra about 235-240g, I had medium to large sized bhindi
  • 1½ tbsp oil I used olive oil. Any neutral oil can work such as canola.
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1½ tbsp besan flour
  • 2 tbsp rice flour used in parts: 1 tbsp mixed in with other ingredients, 1 tbsp used to toss and give a final coating to the okra before air frying/frying/baking
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chaat masala

Instructions

  • Prep: Wash and dry okra very well with a towel. Cut off the top and bottom. Slit in half. Then, cut each half into 3-4 thin slices. Try to aim for 2-3 inch long pieces that are approximately the same size so they cook evenly.
    Thinly slice okra on a cutting board.
  • Preheat airfryer to 380F.
  • Mix: Place chopped okra in a deep bowl. Add oil, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, besan flour, 1 tablespoon of the rice flour, and lemon juice to the bowl and toss to mix well.
    Okra, flours, and spices in a mixing bowl.
  • Just before air frying, baking, or frying the okra, toss in the remaining 1 tablespoon of rice flour as a coating.
    Rice flour added to okra fries.
  • Air fry, bake or, deep fry: Air fry for 20 minutes, tossing in between. Bake for 15-20 minutes. If deep frying, make sure the oil is hot before frying.
    Spiced okra fries in an air fryer basket.
  • The okra fries will crispy up a bit more as they cool. For a final touch, toss the kurkuri bhindi in chaat masala.
    Air fryer kurkuri bhindi on a sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg