Bhindi Fry

Step 1

First, wash the okra and then wipe them dry using paper towel or kitchen napkin.

Step 2

If you have time, then wash them ahead of time and let it air dry completely.

Step 3

Then cut the head and tail part of the okra and discard.

Step 4

Cut the okra vertically into two pieces and then cut each half piece into two or three slices. In short, you will need thin long slices of the okra.

Step 5

While doing this, if knife gets sticky, wipe it using the paper towel and continue slicing.

Step 6

Sprinkle besan and turmeric powder over the bhindi. mix it well. So besan is coated to each and every piece.

Step 7

Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan on medium heat.

Step 8

Once hot add half of the bhindi, stir well. Add only enough okra that they are almost in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 9

Continue cooking and stir occasionally for even cooking and to make sure that it is not sticking to the pan.

Step 10

Cook till they are cooked completely.

Step 11

Remove this cooked bhindi into a plate.

Step 12

Heat another 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the remaining bhindi similarly.

Step 13

In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat.

Step 14

Once hot add sliced onions and sprinkle the salt over it. Mix well.

Step 15

Cook till onions are light brown in color. do stir occasionally.

Step 16

Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, chaat masala and garam masala. Mix well and cook for a minute.

Step 17

Now add fried okra. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 18

Then turn off the stove