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 or ladies fingers 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, air fry it or have it pan fried. Learn to make this air fryer okra curry recipe here.
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.
Indian okra fry
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Equipment
- air fryer
- mixing bowl
- oil spray
Ingredients
- okra
- onions
- ginger- garlic- green chili
- oil
- turmeric powder(optional)
- red chili powder / paprika
- garam masala / pav bhaji masala or any masala mix
- salt as per taste
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 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, chili, ginger and garlic along with salt.
- Add the spices, oil with okra and onion.
- Now, air fry the onions along with okra again for 10 mins at 170 C | 340 F.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Substitution
You can use frozen okra instead of raw. Cooking time might vary slightly.
Variation
You can add air fried potatoes to this above curry to make your own version of air fryer bhindi aloo.
Storage
Store this for 2-4 days in refrigerator.
Food safety
Always reheat the left overs.
Related links
air fryer okra curry | air fried bhindi masala
Equipment
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 500 gm okra
- 2-3 tbsp. oil
- 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic- green chilli chopped
- 2 small onions red onion or while onion
- 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
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 basket without overlap. Air fry it for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F.
- In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried okra to sliced onions, chili, ginger and garlic along with salt.
- Add the spices, oil (1/1.5 tbsp) with okra and onion.
- Air fry the onions along with okra again for 10 minutes at 170 C|3430 F.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
FAQ
It is a good source of folates and very beneficial for pregnant women.
It aids digestion as it has a lot of fiber in it. Helps relieve constipation, bloating.
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