Best 6 Crispy Indian Okra Recipes

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Crispy Indian Okra: A Delightful Culinary Journey

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with crispy Indian okra, a delectable dish that captures the essence of Indian cuisine. This irresistible dish features tender okra coated in a flavorful batter, then fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a succulent interior. Savor the harmonious blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, which infuse each bite with warmth and depth of flavor. Accompanying this crispy delight are two equally enticing recipes: a tangy tamarind chutney and a refreshing yogurt dip, both of which complement the okra perfectly. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures in this delightful Indian culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

KURKURI BHINDI: INDIAN CRISPY OKRA



Kurkuri Bhindi: Indian Crispy Okra image

Eat this okra dish with plain boiled rice and your favorite daal (lentil dish), and you've got a tasty and nutritious meal.

Provided by Petrina Verma Sarkar

Categories     Lunch     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

About 1 pound okra (bhinidi)
Cooking oil for frying
1/2 cup Bengal gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
4 teaspoons chaat masala
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Wash the okra and dry thoroughly. Remove the top stem of each and then cut lengthwise into thin slices.
  • Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to a deep skillet and heat over medium heat.
  • Put the okra in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle over all of the dry ingredients except the salt. Season with salt immediately after frying (or else the okra will release water and become soggy).
  • Deep-fry the okra a few at a time until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining okra in batches, adding more oil as needed.
  • Garnish with the lime juice and serve with plain boiled rice and your favorite daal .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRISPY INDIAN OKRA



Crispy Indian Okra image

This great okra side dish with Indian spices can also be served as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Rhinusmita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups fresh okra, ends trimmed
5 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan)
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon red chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 pinch carom seeds
salt to taste
oil for frying
1 teaspoon chaat masala, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut each okra pod vertically into 4 long pieces. Place in a bowl with chickpea flour, ginger paste, lemon juice, chile powder, turmeric, asafetida, carom seeds, and salt; toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Lower okra carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining okra.
  • Serve sprinkled with chaat masala.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 123.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

QUICK AND EASY INDIAN-STYLE OKRA



Quick and Easy Indian-Style Okra image

This is a quick variation of an Indian okra dish that my mother used to make. My 3 year old daughter simply loves this dish. It can be spiced up to suit your palate...Serve with Indian rotis or pita and plain yogurt for a quick nutritious meal. If amchoor (dried mango powder) is not available, substitute 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Provided by MEDHALEE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon mustard seed
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
¼ teaspoon cumin seed
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon amchoor
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook mustard seed until it begins to crackle. Mix in asafoetida. Reduce heat to low, and mix in onion, garlic, cumin seed, and turmeric. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir tomato and okra into the mixture. Gradually mix in chili powder, amchoor, and salt. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until okra is tender but firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 6.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

INDIAN OKRA IN THE AIR FRYER (KURKURI BHINDI)



Indian Okra in the Air Fryer (Kurkuri Bhindi) image

Top this Indian okra with some more chaat masala if you want. Serve it with hot chapati or eat it as a snack.

Provided by Hindustanisakhisaheli

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

  • Place thawed okra in a bowl. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add gram flour, salt, chili powder, coriander, chaat masala, cumin, and amchoor. Mix to combine and continue stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to okra; mix to coat. Transfer okra to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Flip okra and air-fry, flipping at 5 minute intervals, until cooked through and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1334.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SUPER EASY OVEN-ROASTED OKRA



Super Easy Oven-Roasted Okra image

This is a really easy recipe using frozen okra. Being a full-time employee and a mom of a toddler, I always look for easy and healthy recipes. This one has an Indian flavor to it. It's so easy to put together, and it turns out very well. When you roast the okra, you'll notice the slime goes away. That's what I really like about this recipe. You don't have to monitor it. Just put it in the oven, and it's done.

Provided by PB

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
12 ounces frozen chopped okra
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Place frozen okra and onion on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with canola oil. Combine onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, turmeric, curry powder, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Sprinkle over vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 34 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 94.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY INDIAN STYLE OKRA



Easy Indian Style Okra image

My Indian friend taught me how to make this easy traditional Indian okra recipe using fresh okra and spices in a skillet.

Provided by CALIGAL76

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound sliced fresh okra
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender. Stir in the okra, and season with cumin, ginger, coriander, pepper and salt. Cook and stir for a few minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the pan. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until okra is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 72.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender okra for the best results.
  • Trim the okra ends and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • To make sure the okra is crispy, coat it evenly with cornstarch and salt before frying.
  • Heat the oil to a high temperature before adding the okra. This will help create a crispy crust.
  • Fry the okra in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan and get soggy.
  • Cook the okra until it is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  • Drain the okra on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the okra hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy Indian okra is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is a great way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. The okra is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavorful spices give it a unique Indian flavor. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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