Stuffed okra fry is a delicious Indian dish that features okra (also known as ladyfingers) that are stuffed with a spicy filling and then fried until crispy.This goes well with any rice or even roti. The spice filling in this recipe is simple and doesn’t have peanuts or coconut like Bharwa bhindi, another version of stuffed okra.
Stuffed okra fry
This dish is one I usually make whenever I purchase okra. It is so easy and versatile. This recipe doesn’t consume too much time to prepare. The pros of this dish is you can adjust any ingredient as per your preferences. I also provide the air fry instructions for all those air fryer lovers.
How to make okra fry stuffed with simple spice
Ingredients used
Method
Wash the okra and let it dry on the countertop or just pat dry in a kitchen towel. Cut the crown part of okra. Slit okra lengthwise but do not cut open completely. Mix all spice powders along lemon juice to make a paste. Apply on okra and stuff inside the slit. Keep aside for 15 minutes. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and fry the stuffed okra in medium flame till it cooks.
Air fry okra
After you stuff the okra and let it sit for 15 minutes. Preheat the air fryer at 350 Deg F for 10 minutes. Oil spray the air fry basket and place the marinated okra in a single layer. You can spray oil over the okra. Air fry the okra for 10 minutes while turning over the okra in half way.
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Stuffed okra fry recipe
Ingredients
Okra/ lady’s finger – 8
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – as required
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Method
- Wash the okra and let it dry on the countertop or just pat dry in a kitchen towel.
- Cut the crown part of okra. Slit okra lengthwise but do not cut open completely.
- Mix all spice powders along lemon juice to make a paste.
- Apply on okra and stuff inside the slit. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and fry the stuffed okra in medium flame till it cooks.
Notes
- Adjust spice powders as per your preference.
- You can also add amchoor powder (dry mango powder), and mix the spice powders with water instead of lemon.
Stuffed okra fry
Ingredients
- 8 Okra/ lady's finger
- 1 Tsp Red chili powder
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper powder
- Salt as required
- 1 Tsp Lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the okra and let it dry on the countertop or just pat dry in a kitchen towel.
- Cut the crown part of okra. Slit okra lengthwise but do not cut open completely.
- Mix all spice powders along lemon juice to make a paste.
- Apply on okra and stuff inside the slit. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and fry the stuffed okra in medium flame till it cooks.
Notes
- Adjust spice powders as per your preference.
- You can also add amchoor powder (dry mango powder), and mix the spice powders with water instead of lemon.
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this recipe was originally published on August 29, 2016. Now updated with more content and new pictures.
I was looking for more recipes to use the okra I have in my garden and I’m so happy I came across this one. Super easy and packed with flavor. Thank you!
I’m glad you found this recipe helpful. I’m sure this recipe is perfect to make with okra from your garden.