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Air Fryer Bhindi in a light blue bowl.

Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi

Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi, crispy in 20 minutes with less oil. Learn slicing, temps in F/C, anti-slime tips, spice swaps, and reheating. Gluten-free, easy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Okra Bhindi
  • 4 tablespoons Gram Flour besan
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder as per taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder as per taste
  • 3/4 to 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Oil
  • 1-2 tablespoon Water

Optional:

  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala to finish
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder/Amchoor Powder) Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the Okra.
    300 grams Okra
  • Cut the okra lengthwise into 4 pieces.
  • Cut further into 1-inch lengthwise if required.
  • In a bowl, add gram flour (Besan), rice flour, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala powder,and salt.
    4 tablespoons Gram Flour, 2 tablespoon Rice Flour, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder, 3/4 to 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Add oil and water and mix.
    2 teaspoon Oil, 1-2 tablespoon Water
  • The spice and flour mix should coat every okra piece.
  • Preheat the air-fryer at 356 F (180 C). for 4 mins.
  • In a preheated air-fryer add the okra. (Just make one layer of okra do not add too many)
  • Air Fry it for 10 minutes at 356 F (180 C), turning in between.
  • If required bake again for further 10-15 mins.
  • The time will vary depending on the air fryer size, quantity of bhindi added. For me it took 25 minutes to get the crispy okra.
  • Remove it, and chaat masala and a few drops of lemon/lime juice or dry mango powder if required.
    1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
  • Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • The time will vary depending on the air fryer size, quantity of bhindi added. For me it took 25 minutes to get the crispy okra.
 
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