Masala Bhindi

Ingredients

2 cups ladies finger (bhindi) , slit into four lengthwise
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Other ingredients oil for deep-frying

 

Method                                                                       

1. Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss well.
2. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the bhindi till crisp.
3. Drain on absorbent paper.
4. Serve hot.

Tips

1. These have to be fried almost immediately after you mix them as otherwise they will not be crisp as the bhindi will release water, making them soggy.
2. For the garnish, you may use chopped red capsicum and coriander as shown in the above picture.