Indian Okra in the Air Fryer (Kurkuri Bhindi)

Indian okra (Kurkuri Bhindi) coated with flavorful Indian spices and cooked in the air fyer makes a perfect side dish for two, or serve it with hot chapati and eat it as a snack.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• ½ teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder) (Optional)
• 2 cups frozen cut okra, thawed
• 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place thawed okra in a bowl. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add gram flour, salt, chili powder, coriander, chaat masala, cumin, and amchoor. Mix to combine and continue stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to okra; mix to coat. Transfer okra to the air fryer basket.

Step 3

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Flip okra and air-fry, flipping at 5 minute intervals, until cooked through and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.