Bhindi Fry
Crisp pan-fried okra with onion and spices.
Ingredients
- 400 g Okra
- 1 Onion
- ½ tsp Ground turmeric
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Amchur (dried mango powder)
- 4 tbsp Neutral oil
- ¾ tsp Salt
Method
- Wash the okra and dry it completely, then slice it into rounds; thinly slice the onion.
- Fry the okra in the oil over medium-high heat, stirring now and then, until it loses its stickiness and crisps, about 10 minutes.
- Add the onion and the turmeric, chili powder, coriander, amchur, and salt and toss until coated and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Serve with roti.
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About Bhindi Fry
Bhindi fry is one of the everyday backbones of North Indian home cooking: okra sliced into rounds and dry-fried with onion and warm spices until it turns crisp and nutty rather than soft. The whole point — and the challenge — of the dish is beating okra's notorious sliminess, which this recipe handles by washing and thoroughly drying the pods before slicing, then frying them over medium-high heat until they lose their stickiness and crisp at the edges. Turmeric, red chili powder, and ground coriander season the vegetable, while amchur, dried mango powder, brings a bright sour note that keeps it from tasting flat.
On the plate it's dry and savory, with just enough oil to carry the spices, a gentle heat, and that signature tang cutting through the sweetness of the browned onion. This is a side rather than a centerpiece — traditionally eaten with hot roti or as part of a larger thali alongside dal and rice. It's vegan, quick, and low in carbs, which makes it a useful everyday vegetable dish. Serve it fresh from the pan while the okra still has its crunch, since it softens as it sits.
Bhindi Fry: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bhindi Fry?
A serving has about 175 calories — 2.5g protein, 11.9g carbs, 14.4g fat, 4.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Bhindi Fry gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Bhindi Fry has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How many servings does Bhindi Fry make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.