Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra) in the Air Fryer

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Okra is coated with flavorful Indian spices and cooked in the air fryer until super crispy in this recipe for kurkuri bhindi. Top with chaat masala and serve it with hot chapati or eat it as a snack.

Submitted by Hindustanisakhisaheli
Updated on March 20, 2024
Indian fried okra on blue plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 cups frozen cut okra, thawed

  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder) (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place thawed okra in a bowl. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in gram flour, salt, chili powder, coriander, chaat masala, cumin, and amchoor; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to okra; mix until okra is fully coated. Transfer okra to the air fryer basket.

  3. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Flip okra and continue to cook, flipping in 5-minute intervals, until cooked through and crispy, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
15g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 1334mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 295mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.