Bhendi(Okra/Bhindi/LadyFinger)Fry

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 212.2
  • Total Fat: 17.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 68.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 5.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Bhendi(Okra/Bhindi/LadyFinger)Fry calories by ingredient


Introduction

Though easy to make this dish is a little on the higher side where the use of Oil is concerned.However by using a Non-Stick Pan and draining on paper towels the intake of Oil can be reduced.I saute in the pan instead of deep frying it. Though easy to make this dish is a little on the higher side where the use of Oil is concerned.However by using a Non-Stick Pan and draining on paper towels the intake of Oil can be reduced.I saute in the pan instead of deep frying it.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    500gms.Okra(Bhendi/Bhindi/Lady Finger)
    1.5tsps.Turmeric Powder
    3tsps.Red Chilli Powder
    2tsps.Coriander--Cumin Powder
    1.5tsps.Dry Mango Powder(Aamchur)
    1tsp.Garam Masala Powder(Everest/MDH/Shaan Brand)
    Salt to taste
    3tbsps.Chick-Pea Flour(Besan)
    OR
    1.5tbsps.Soy Flour
    +
    1.5tbsps.Rice Flour
    4-5tbsps.of Sunflower Oil

Directions

Wash the Okra well and wipe dry.There should be no water on the Okra at all. Slice into 0.5"thick slices. In a bowl add the Okra, all the spices and Chick-Pea Flour(or Soy+Rice Flours) together.Toss gently to mix it all together well. The Okra should be evenly coated with the mixture.Heat Oil in a Non-Stick Wok.Add the Okra and stir around gently for the Oil to coat all the slices. Fry on low flame till crisp.If needed drain on paper towels before serving to remove excess Oil.Serve hot with Indian Bread and Dal.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.