Crispy aromatic, very mildly spiced, these Air Fried Kurkuri Bhindi<\/strong> are highly addictive and goes great as a snack or side dish. It’s a popular Indian snack featuring crispy, spiced okra. Traditionally deep-fried, this dish involves coating thinly sliced okra with spices and flours, then cooking until crisp.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is a delightful way to enjoy okra.<\/p>\n If you are someone who doesn’t like okra because of its slimy texture, you definitely should give this dish a try. It will change your mind and make you eat more okra.<\/p>\n I made this Kurkuri Bhindi for the first time when I was writing my cookbook<\/a><\/strong>. The recipe in my book<\/a><\/strong> calls for frying the spice coated okra. And while I absolutely love deep-fried occasionally, on a regular basis, we need to find a healthier option.<\/p>\n Not all fried food turns out good when you use an air fryer or oven. But some dishes transforms beautifully, like this crispy okra dish.<\/p>\n Versatile<\/strong>: Serve as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.<\/p>\n Healthier Cooking Method<\/strong>: Air frying reduces oil usage while maintaining crispiness.<\/p>\n Diet-Friendly<\/strong>: Suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets.<\/p>\n Quick and Easy<\/strong>: Ready in just 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Rice Flour<\/strong> – You can use chickpea flour too! I just like to use rice flour for such kind of fried veggie dishes.<\/p>\n Semolina<\/strong> – Semolina adds a lovely crunch in addition to the rice flour.<\/p>\n Nigella seeds<\/strong> – This is just because my Bengali taste bud often reaches out to nigella seeds when it comes to fried veggies.<\/p>\n Fennel Seeds<\/strong> – You can use cumin seeds instead, but fennel adds a perfumy sweet aroma to the kurkuri bhindi.<\/p>\n Apart from these, I added turmeric powder<\/strong> for color and chili powder<\/strong> for mild heat.<\/p>\n Kurkuri Bhindi is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, place them back in the air fryer at 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) for 2-3 minutes to restore crispiness.<\/p>\n Look for bright green okras that will easily snap off at the tip like fresh green beans!<\/p>\n Depending on the size of the okra, you can slice either in half or quarter.<\/p>\n Once you marinate the okra with the rice flour mixture, keep it aside for 15 minutes for the flavors to enhance.<\/p>\n When you air fry or bake, make sure to turn it half way, so it cooks and turns crispy evenly.<\/p>\n Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra) air fried is a healthy, delicious side dish that is so effortless to put together from start to finish. Make it in small batches and prepare it right before serving, as these tastes best freshly prepared warm and crispy.<\/p>\n Bharwa Masala Bhindi (Spice Stuffed Okra)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhindi Masala Gravy<\/a><\/p>\n Cheena Badam Bhendi Kurkuri Bhindi<\/em> is made from thinly sliced okra (bhindi), coated with rice flour, semolina (sooji), and Indian spices. It is traditionally deep-fried, but can also be air-fried or baked for a healthier version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It\u2019s best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispiness. However, you can slice and marinate the okra in advance, then air-fry just before serving. Avoid storing cooked Kurkuri Bhindi, as it tends to lose its crispiness over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Serve it as a crunchy tea-time snack<\/strong>, a starter with mint chutney<\/strong>, or a side dish with dal and rice<\/strong> or roti<\/strong>. It also works well in festive Indian thalis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Soggy bhindi is usually caused by excess moisture. Pat the okra dry completely after washing. Also, avoid overcrowding while air frying or baking, and serve immediately after cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Crispy aromatic, very mildly spiced, these Air Fried Kurkuri Bhindi<\/strong> are highly addictive and goes great as a snack or side dish. These Kurkuri Bhindi are gluten-free and vegan<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Kurkuri](\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kurkure-bhindi-03.jpg\")
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Why You’ll Love Kurkuri Bhindi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tips for Perfect Kurkuri Bhindi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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