Air fryer besan bhindi | Air fryer kurkuri bhindi recipe
Air fryer kurkuri bhindi recipe is a low oil version of crunchy fried besan bhindi. Okra is amazing when air fried to perfection.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- baking sheet
- oil spray
- whisk
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 300 gm whole okra you can thaw frozen and use that as well
- ⅔ cup red lentil flour
- ½ cup water
- oil spray
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
Spices
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ tablespoon garam masala
- ½ tablespoon red paprika adjust as per spice level you like
- 1 teaspoon amchur powdered dry mango ,optional
- ½ tablespoon salt or as per taste
Instructions
- Mix red lentil flour with curry powder, red paprika, baking soda and salt.keep this aside⅔ cup red lentil flour, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ tablespoon garam masala, ½ tablespoon red paprika, ½ tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon amchur
- Place the okra/bhindi in a bowl and pour hot water over it. Let it sit for 5 minutes.300 gm whole okra
- Drain the water and coat it with 2 tablespoons of red lentil flour mix,Mix the okra to coat slowly.⅔ cup red lentil flour
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour with equal quantity of water to make a smooth batter.½ cup water, ⅔ cup red lentil flour
- Dip each piece of okra into the batter, ensuring it's well coated or you can pour the batter over the okra,mix it slowly with a spoon.
- Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet
- Lightly spray the okra with oil and air fry at 170°C (340°F) for 10-11 minutes. Halfway through, remove the baking sheet and flip the okra,spray oil for even cooking and cook further for 10-11 minutes. Total cooktime of 20-22 minutes.oil spray
- serve hot or warm. If they turn little soggy, then reheat them for 2 minutes in the airfryer.