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 made this stuffed okra for a party and it was incredible! Easy to make too!
Thats awesome to hear. Thank you for your feedback.
Okra is coming into season here, and it’s one of our favorites! This was absolutely delicious.
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Made these last night and they were delicious! Thanks for such a great way to use okra (my favourite).
You are welcome. Glad to hear you liked it.
My husband loves you and loves your recipe. He is a SC boy and okra was part of his upbringing. His mom used to make something similar to your recipe, and when I made this fantastic recipe to him, he was in true heaven. Thank you for sharing.
BTW we all love your recipe
You really made my day. Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Am glad you and your family loved the recipe.
Stuffed Bhindi looks so delish and crisp. I love Bhindi in any form . Amazing share !
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I keep making okra, do need to try this version. It sounds good and has so few ingredients.
Do try and let me know Jaya..Thank you
Ahaaa, this is one of fav style of having Bhindi. Always drool over for this, lovely share Lathiya 🙂
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A simple but very tasty sabji. My family loves stuffed bhindis.
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What a great dish to serve any Okra lover. Healthy and simple everyday sabji.
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That’s my kind of okra recipe! I can munch a plateful of these delicious crispy bites just as finger food while watching my favourite tv shows. 😊😋
You read my mind..Thank you
Okra is one of my favourite vegetable after potato…stuffed okras look so delicious…Tempting me to grab some..Yummy share!!
Thank you so much
My favorite vegetable and I love this side dish with steamed rice:)
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I am obsessed with bhindi!! Cant wait to try your version of bhindi. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you dear..do try and let me know how it turns
Being okra fans… i am sure this will soon be on my plate too.
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Stuffed okra looks very tempting, one of my favorite veggies 🙂
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