Okra fry / Bendakaya fry/ Bhindi fry is spicy recipe with distinct taste than usual fry though it has only handful ingredients. The preparation for this recipe is similar to fish fry hence this is a real bliss for veg eaters. This fry reminds me of my husband’s colleague who once got tricked as he assumed okra/ bendakaya/ bhindi to be fish but ultimately he loved it and I gave this recipe to his wife. I am sure you ll also like this recipe .So lets get to the making!
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Ingredients
- Okra/ bendakaya /bhindi – 10 nos
- Red chili powder – 1 tbsp
- Coriander powder – 1tbsp
- Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
- Rice flour – 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Water
- Oil
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How to make okra fry with step by step images
- In a bowl add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, rice flour, cumin powder, salt and add water to make a thick paste out of it.

- Wash okra/ bendakaya/ bhindi and make slit in the center. Now apply paste in the middle and sides of every okra.

- Heat oil in a pan and add one okra/ bhindi at a time and cook in medium flame. When one side is done flip the okra gently. ( U can cover it with lid also to cook)
- Serve it hot with rice and sambar.