Are you looking for a veggie dish that’s both spicy and crispy? Look no further than Shireen Anwar’s Sizzling Bhindi Recipe! This popular Pakistani dish, known for its vibrant colors and bold flavors, made with thinly sliced okra, deep-fried to perfection and tossed in a flavorful masala mixture. Serve it sizzling hot and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors.
How to Make Sizzling Bhindi
To make this recipe, you’ll need to prepare the bhindi and the masala mixture separately.
- Prepare the Bhindi:
- Cut okra into thin slices and place them in a bowl.
- Add gram flour, black fennel, ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and ground fennel.
- Mix well to coat the okra evenly with the batter.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water and mix again.
- Fry the Bhindi:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Carefully add the coated okra to the hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the okra from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Masala:
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet.
- Add salt, turmeric, and chili powder (½ teaspoon each).
- Add crushed red pepper and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add onion, capsicum, and tomato rings and fry until softened.
- Stir in tamarind pulp, green chilies, and the fried okra.
- Toss well to combine the flavors.
- Sprinkle with chat masala.
- Serve on a Sizzler:
- Transfer the sizzling bhindi to a hot sizzler and serve immediately.
Check it out the recipe printable version here!!
This popular Pakistani dish, known for its vibrant colors and bold flavors, made with thinly sliced ladyfingers, deep-fried to perfection and tossed in a flavorful masala mixture. Serve it sizzling hot and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors.
- ½ kg Lady finger thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp Gram flour
- ½ tsp Black fennel
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp Fennel grinded
- 1 Onion cut into rings and halves
- 1 Capsicum cut into rings and halves
- 1 Tomato cut into rings, remove seeds and cut into halves
- 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp heaped
- ½ tsp Chat masala
- 2-3 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 2-3 Green chilies julienne
- 1 tsp red pepper crushed
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Prepare the bhindi by mixing it with gram flour, black fennel, ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and fennel. Deep-fry until crisp.
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Prepare the masala by heating oil in a wok and adding salt, turmeric, chili powder, crushed red pepper, veggies, tamarind pulp, green chilies, and fried bhindi. Cook until masala is thickened.
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Toss well and sprinkle with chat masala.
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Serve on a hot sizzler over the fried bhindi.
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Delicious Sizzling Bhindi is ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
- Use Fresh Okra: For the best texture and flavor, use fresh okra.
- Soak the Okra: Soaking the okra in water for 30 minutes before frying can help prevent it from becoming slimy.
- Adjust the Spice: Customize the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper or chili powder.
- Serve Immediately: Sizzling Bhindi is best enjoyed when it’s hot and crispy. Serve it immediately after preparing it.
Other Variations
- You can also add paneer cubes to the masala for rich texture.
- Add a dollop of cream or yogurt to the masala for a creamy texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Main Course: Serve it as a main course with rice, naan, or roti.
- Side Dish: Serve it as a flavorful side dish with grilled chicken or fish.
- Appetizer: Serve it as a delicious appetizer before a meal.
By following these steps and tips and tricks, you can prepare a delicious and satisfying Sizzling Bhindi dish that will impress your taste buds. Enjoy!
Here are few more bhindi recipes to try!
- Lajawab Bhindi Recipe By Shireen Anwar
- Bhindi Gosht Qorma Recipe By Chef Zakir
- Mutton Okra Recipe By Chef Zakir
- Balochi Bhindi Gosht Recipe By Zubaida Tariq
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Happy Cooking!
