Crispy Nutty Bendekai

Ingredients (13)

• ·g bhindi/bendekai/Ladyfingers
• ·tbsp Rice flour
• ·tbsp Oil
• ·cup fried Bengal gram (Futana/putani)
• ·cup peanuts
• ·fried curry leaves
• ·fried red chilies
• ·tbsp dry grated coconut
• ·tbsp Red chili powder
• ·tsp Turmeric powder
• ·tsp Cumin powder
• ·tsp powdered Sugar
• ·Salt

1. 1

   Chop the Bindi into small pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add rice flour and oil, then toss well until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Preheat the airfryer to 200°C and air-fry the coated Bindi for 10–15 minutes until crispy.

3. 3

   In the same mixing bowl, add roasted (or fried) fried Bengal gram (Futana), peanuts, fried curry leaves, fried red chilies & dry grated coconut.

4. 4

   Add the masala mix (red chili, turmeric, cumin, sugar powder, and salt) to the bowl.

5. 5

   Toss everything together thoroughly. If it feels a bit dry, add 1 tsp of oil and mix again.

6. 6

   Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.