Crispy Fried Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe Spiced With Cumin & Chaat Masala

Step 1: To begin making Crispy Fried Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe Spiced With Cumin & Chaat Masala, firstly wash bhindi thoroughly, dry them as much as possible with the help of a kitchen towel and trim the edges

Step 2: Slice vertically into thin strips

Step 3: If they are long, cut into two horizontally and then slit into long strips

Step 4: Place strips of bhindi into a large mixing bowl

Step 5: Now, sprinkle all the spices, besan and of rice flour over the vegetable

Step 6: Gently mix with a spoon or clean hands to coat it evenly

Step 7: Make sure the okra is evenly coated with the spices, besan and rice flour

Step 8: If needed, sprinkle a few drops of water and add more besan or rice flour

Step 9: Adding water may make the mixture a bit sticky, but helps in adhering the masala paste to the vegetable

Step 10: Do a taste test and add more spices if needed

Step 11: Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or deep saucepan

Step 12: Add the coated bhindi in batches, on a medium heat

Step 13: Try to separate the clumps of bhindi as much as possible

Step 14: Deep fry until crisp and golden brown on medium high heat; once the okra is cooked, you will notice that the oil bubbles will start to subside in the pan

Step 15: That's when you remove them with the help of a slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper/kitchen towel to soak the excess oil

Step 16: Deep fry curry leaves for a few seconds until crisp, in the same oil before switching off heat

Step 17: Serve hot, spicy, crispy, golden brown bhindis garnished with fried curry leaves

Step 18: These Crispy Fried Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe Spiced With Cumin & Chaat Masala can be served along with Phulka and Paneer Makhani for your everyday meals or you can serve it as a snack with your cup of Filter Coffee or Masala Chai