Kurkuri Bhindi/ Crispy Okra Without Frying/ Bhindi Recipe

"BHINDI", It is one of the mouth-watering vegetables we know. There are many ways to cook this veggie. And the best part is everyone has their way of cooking this sabzi. It is also called Okra/Ladyfinger.

Whenever we think about Bhindi ki sabzi, that one thing clicks in our mind is "Mummy ki hath ki bhindi ki sabzi bhut tasty banti hai". Bhindi can be paired with Aloo i.e Aloo bhindi or pyaaz i.e bhindi pyaaz.

On this note, I have prepared one of the kinds of bhindi i.e Kurkuri Bhindi. When we heard the name Kurkuri Bhindi, all we can imagine is fried. But I have prepared this Kurkuri bhindi without frying. So let's get started.

Kurkuri Bhindi/ Crispy Okra Without Frying/ Bhindi Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2-3 people

Ingredients:

Bhindi (Okra): 500 gms
Oil: 4 tbsp
Jeera: 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder (Haldi): 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder (Lal Mirch): 1/2 tsp
Carrom seeds (Ajwain): 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing): 1/8 tsp
Salt: As per taste

Method:

Step 1:
Wash thoroughly & clean all bhindi and dry it with a clean cloth. Cut all the bhindi in a circular shape as shown in the image. Don't use the top and bottom end of bhindi.

Step 2:
Take a Kadhai, heat some oil. Now add hing followed by jeera and ajwain to it.

Step 3:
Now add bhindi to it and mix well. Now switch your flame on high. Don't cover the lid.

Step 4:

After 5 mins, add haldi, lal mirch and salt to it. Saute bhindi after every 5 mins as it is on high flame, there may be chances of overcooking.

After 5mins,

Step 5:

Our Kurkuri Bhindi is ready. Garnish it with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Notes:

Don't cover the lid of the kadhai.
Except for tadka, keep your stove flame medium to high to make it crispy.
You can add 2 tsp of lemon juice to the recipe as it enhances the taste.
Kurkuri Bhindi/ Crispy okra best served hot and you can pair it with Fulkas or Parathas.