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    air fryer okra fry | air fried bhindi fry

    Dec 30, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Okra is called 'Bhindi' in Hindi (native Indian language) .Bhindi masala or bhindi fry is one of the easiest Indian curries. bhindi or bendakaya is commonly known as okra ladies finger in India. It might look slimy to some but it has beautiful yellow flowers just before the vegetable starts to grow. You may fry it to make your kurkuri bhindi, air fry it or have it pan fried. However, frying okra takes lot of oil.

    Learn to make this air fryer okra curry recipe here. You can also make this crispy okra with corn meal. We make a Sindhi okra curry in a pan with okra, potatoes and tomatoes. You can also coat it with gram flour and cook it with some peanuts.

    Okra is an easy veggie. You can always buy it frozen okra if raw is not available in season. It cooks fast and most kids like it. You can pair it with rice or roti for a quick meal. However for crispy and kurkuri air fried bhindi. The best results for this air fryer recipe when cooked with fresh and young okra.

    okra in air fryer
    air fryer bhindi

    There are many air fryer recipes you can make with veggies too. air fryer brussel sprouts, air fryer potatoes, air fryer asparagus, air fryer corn, air fryer zucchini , air fryer yellow squash, air fryer red sweet potato, air fryer sweet potato ,air fryer whole cauliflower, air fryer mushrooms, air fryer beans, air fryer whole mushrooms ,air fried broccoli are some easy air frying recipes. Surprised? It is not just for frozen fries and pizzas. There is a huge range of recipes you can make.

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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variation - Air fried bhindi with onion
    • Substitution
    • Variation
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related recipes
    • air fryer okra curry | air fried bhindi masala
    • Food safety

    Equipment

    • air fryer
    • mixing bowl
    • oil spray

    Ingredients

    • Okra / Bhindi
    • oil
    • turmeric powder(optional)
    • red chili powder / paprika
    • Coriander powder
    • garam masala / pav bhaji masala or any masala mix
    • salt as per taste

    Instructions

    Wash and dry the fresh okra.

    air fryer bhindi step 1

    Cut it down in small pieces. (ignore the tops)

    air fryer bhindi step 2

    Toss the okra with 1/1.5 tablespoon oil

    air fryer bhindi step 3

    Preheat the air fryer for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the okra in the basket without overlap. Air fry it for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F.

    air fryer bhindi step 4

    In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried okra spices and 1 tablespoon oil.

    air fryer bhindi step 5

    Now, further air fry the okra/bhindi 7-9 mins at 170 C | 340 F.

    air fryer bhindi step 6

    Cook more if you like it more crispy, serve with roti.

    air fryer bhindi step 7

    Variation - Air fried bhindi with onion

    • Wash and dry the fresh okra. Cut it down in small pieces. Toss the okra with 1/1.5 tablespoon oil
    • Preheat the air fryer for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the vegetable in the basket without overlap and drizzle oil on it. Air fry it for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried okra to sliced onions, red chili powder, ginger and garlic along with salt.
    air fried bhindi fry step 2
    • Add the spices, oil with okra and onion.The onion and ginger/garlic is optional.
    • Now, air fry the onions along with okra again for 8-10 mins at 170 C | 340 F.
    air fried bhindi fry step 4
    • Coo for few more minutes if you like it more crispy

    Serve hot with rice or roti.

    bhindi fry in air fryer
    Indian okra fry

    Substitution

    You can use frozen okra instead of raw for air fry okra. Cooking time might vary slightly.

    You can add air fried potatoes to this above curry to make your own version of air fryer bhindi aloo.

    Variation

    You can also add some amchur or dry mango powder or lemon juice for more tangy air fryer roasted okra recipe.

    Storage

    Store this gluten free cut okra curry for 2-4 days in refrigerator.

    Top tip

    Always reheat the left overs. You may even add a paprika while reheating to make it extra spicy.

    FAQ

    What does okra do to a woman?

    It is a good source of folates and very beneficial for pregnant women.

    What does okra do to your stomach?

    It aids digestion as it has a lot of fiber in it. Helps relieve constipation, bloating.

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    air fryer okra curry | air fried bhindi masala

    air fryer kurkuri bhindi recipe is an easy dish for lunch. You can pair bhindi masala with rice or roti for a quick meal. Learn to make it here
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Curries and Lentils
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: air fried okra curry, air fryer bhindi, air fryer bhindi masala
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm okra
    • 2-3 tbsp. oil
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder or pav bhaji masala or any masala mix
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder optional
    • ½ tbsp. red chilli powder /paprika
    • salt as per taste

    Optional ingredients for variations

    • 2 small onions red onion or white onion,optional
    • 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic- green chilli chopped,optional

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the fresh okra.Cut it down in small pieces.Toss the okra with 1/1.5 tablespoon oil
    • Preheat the air fryer for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the vegetable in the air fryer basket without overlap. Air fry it for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried okra spices and 1 tablespoon more oil.
    • Now, further air fry the okra/bhindi 7-9 mins at 170 C | 340 F.
    • Serve hot with rice or roti.

    Notes

    A simple variation is to cook bhindi with just spices with onion/ginger/garlic.
    You need to add the onion,ginger,garlic with the spices to semi fried okra and cook in the airfryer.
    You may use a cooking spray instead of tossing in oil.

    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

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