Kurkure Lady Finger fry - Crispy bhindi Fry
Kurkure Bhindi/okra/lady finger fry is easy side dish in south india. It can be prepared easily and simply. To make it special include cashew nuts and coconut powder. okra fry can be served with rice and sambar/rasam & also with rotis.
Equipment
- 1 Kadai
Ingredients
- Lady finger – 500gm chopped
- Red Chilli - 3
- Curry leaves – few
- Garlic – 5cloves crushed, minced
- 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1tsp
- 1 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp
- 1 tbsp Urad dal – 1tsp
- 1 tbsp Chana dal – 1tsp
- 1 tbsp Groundnuts – 1tsp
- 2 tbsp Cashew nuts – 2tsp
- 2 tbsp Coconut Powder grated
- Salt – required as per taste
- Oil – deep fry
- 11/2 tbsp Red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp corn flour / rice flour/ gram flour
Instructions
Slicing Ladyfingers:
- Wash the ladyfingers thoroughly and slice them into thin, small pieces.
Tadka Time:
- Heat oil in a kadai. Add ground nuts, cashews, minced garlic, and chana dal. Let them sizzle for a minute.
Flavorful Infusion:
- Introduce red chilli, curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal, and cumin seeds to the kadai. Let them sizzle, releasing their aromatic essence.
Adding Ladyfingers:
- Incorporate the chopped ladyfingers. Stirring frequently, cook for about 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
Final Touch:
- Sprinkle a touch of salt and add a sprinkle of coconut powder in the last minute of cooking. Fry for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.