BHINDI - 260 GRAMS

firstly, take 260 grams bhindi. make sure to wash and pat dry before slicing

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REMOVE SEEDS

slice into thick strips and remove off the seeds

2

CUMIN POWDER

add 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp chaat masala.

3

SPICES COATED WELL

mix well making sure spices are well coated.

4

LEMON JUICE - 1 TSP

now add 1 tsp lemon juice and ½ tsp salt. mix well.

5

MARINATE - 10 MINUTES

marinate for 10 minutes making sure the flavours are absorbed.

6

BESAN - 1/4 CUP

further, add ¼ cup besan and ¼ cup rice flour.

7

MIX WELL

mix well coating the flour uniformly.

8

OIL - 2 TSP

also, add 2 tsp oil and mix gently coating the masala well.

9

COATED WELL

do not add any extra water, salt helps to release moisture and adding water makes bhindi sticky.

10

DEEP FRY - HOT OIL

deep fry in hot oil spreading uniformly.

11

STIR OCCASIONALLY

stir occasionally and fry on medium flame.

12

TURN CRISP

fry until the bhindi turns crisp and golden.

13

DRAIN OFF

drain off over kitchen paper to remove excess oil. you can also sprinkle pinch of chaat masala to enhance the flavour.

14

READY TO EAT

finally, enjoy kurkuri bhindi as an evening snack or for a side dish of lunch

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