Indian | Recipe Category. Though typically rice flour is not added while making these kurkuri bhindi, I have done so, as it helps to maintain the crunchiness of the okra for a long time even after deep frying
But it took me some trials to get the recipe perfect. This is if you want the okrafry to be crunchy. Bhindi/Okra/Vendakka is one of my favourite vegetables
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Makes just 1 servingWash and dry about 20 Okras (lady's finger) Remember to cut off the head and tail. -)Slit them lengthwiseIn a hot pan add little oilWhen the oil is hot enough put 1/2tsp of cumin seedsWhen the seeds crackle, saute the okras until they get tenderCover and cook. Add salt per tasteWhen the okras are about half done, add 1/2tsp turmeric powderAdd 1tsp coriander powder, 1/2tsp chilly powder, 1/4tsp amchur powderStir so the spices aren't burntSprinkle drops of water as and when neededCover and cook until the spices are not smelling rawFinally add 0
Wash and dry the okras with a clean cloth. Arrange the okra to the pan i. 1 lb/500gm tender bindi/ okra / ladies finger3 tbsp Shredded fresh coconut3 tbsp gram flour2 tsp red chili powder or to taste1 tbsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp amchur powder or to taste1/2 tsp garam masala powderSalt to tasteFor seasoning. Stuff okra with prepared mixture and rest it for 10 minutes
There are so many delicious bhindirecipes across Indian and few home favoritebhindirecipes are besanwali bhindi, vendakai varuval, okra peanuts stir fry, vendakai kootu, vendakai puli kuzhambu
A pinch Hing | Asafoetida Powder. As a child whenever Amma used to feed me Bhindi it was with the guarantee "If you eat your bhindi you will be excellent in Maths"
Some of them worth mentioning are Pav Bhaji, Paneer Bhurji, Bhindi Sabji, Fresh Pineapple Curry ,Homestyle Dal variations, Sambar ,Peanut and Garlic Chutney,Spinach and Tomato Raitha and Gajar ka Halwa Also a few recipes to classic meat and poultry can be altered with Potato or Paneer like Pork Vindaloo and Tandoori Spiced Roast Chicken
Vendakkai poriyal recipe – Okra (bhindi) stir fryrecipe. And one last tip, to avoid releasing mucilage in cooking okra, stir fry the pods over high heat
Okra is very common vegetable in Indian diet, has several recipes from different regions of India. This recipe I found in one Indian cookbook by Mridula Baljekar, one England based Chef and cookbook writer, I want to share this recipe with you today
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