Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
Bhindi Masala
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 400g small okra (bhindi)
- • 3 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 2 cups oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash the okra and dry each pod completely, then slit lengthwise.
2
Phase 2
Toss the okra with the gram flour, turmeric, red chili powder, amchur, and salt until evenly coated; rest 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Deep-fry in hot oil in batches until crisp and lightly golden.
4
Phase 4
Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper.
5
Phase 5
Serve immediately while crunchy.