Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra Fry) in Microwave

          One can't resist the temptation of any deep fried snacks. However, there is always a guilt attached while enjoying them. A healthy alternative is microwaving them (either oil free or with less oil). They come out as crispy as their deep fried counterparts and are equally yummy as well.

          So let me share these kurkuri bhindi (crispy Okra Fry) that are very easy to prepare and are completely hassle free. They go absolutely well with  homemade chutney, sauce, hummus or any kind of dip of your preference. You can also relish them as a side dish with either rice or Paratha. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it

• 300 gms. bhindi / okra
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour 
• 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour 
• salt to taste 
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder 
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed 
• 1 tbsp. oil 
• 1 tsp. lime juice 
• 1 tsp. oil to grease

          Wash the okra and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Trim both the ends and slice them lengthwise. Combine all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil to grease).

          Arrange the okra on a greased baking tray / microwave safe plate. Microwave for 8-10 minutes on high power, by stirring them with a spatula halfway through.

          Serve these yummy and healthy kurkuri bhindi as an appetizer with sauce / chutney or as a side dish with rice / parathas.

                        Combine all mentioned ingredients (except oil to grease).

                        Arrange okra on a greased baking tray / microwave safe plate. 

                        Microwave for 8-10 minutes on high power, by stirring with a spatula 
                        halfway through.

                        Your kurkuri bhindi is ready to be relished.

                   Serve them as an appetizer with sauce / chutney or as a side dish with rice /                                       parathas.

Besan Pakora (Gram Flour Fritters) in Microwave

          One can't resist the temptation of deep fried pakoras. However, there is always a guilt attached while enjoying them. A healthy alternative to deep fried pakoras is microwaving them (either oil free or with minimal oil). They come out as crispy as their deep fried counterparts and are equally yummy as well.

          For snacks, I made these quick besan pakoras that you should definitely try out. In fact, they are very easy to prepare and are completely hassle free. They go absolutely well with any homemade chutney, sauce, hummus or any kind of dip of your preference. Check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy monsoon delight.

• 1 cup besan / gram flour 
• salt to taste
• pinch of turmeric powder
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1 tsp. flaxseeds
• 1 tsp. oil + 1/2 tsp. to grease
• 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• pinch of pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes

          In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Add little water at a time and make a soft dough. Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes. 

          In a greased microwave safe plate, place dollops of the dough and cook on micro power for 4-5 minutes. Midway turn the pakoras to cook evenly. 

          Serve these healthy snacks as an appetizer with sauce, chutney, hummus, dip or as a tea time snack. 


          

                      Mix all ingredients. Add little & make a soft dough. Cover & keep aside
                      for 15 minutes. 

                      In a greased microwave safe plate, place dollops of the dough.

                       Cook on micro power for 4-5 minutes. Midway turn pakoras to cook.

                          Serve as an appetizer with sauce, chutney, hummus, dip or as a 
                          tea time snack.