Name: Bharwa Bhindi in Air Fryer | Stuffed Okra Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 250 gram Okra/lady finger/bhindi; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp dry mango powder/amchur; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp mustard oil

13 Oct Bharwa Bhindi in Air Fryer | Stuffed Okra Recipe

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Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Bharwa Bhindi in Air Fryer | Stuffed Okra Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Bhindi, which is also called by the popular English names Lady Finger and Okra, is a common vegetable in Indian homes.

Bhindi is not treated as a special occasion vegetable but is being loved and cooked as a routine vegetable.

There are number of ways to cook okra but the variety is not widely available. Meaning thereby, you can cook lady finger in a limited ways like, simple bhindi fry, dahi bhindi, bhindi do pyaza, kurkuri bhindi and bharwa bhindi.

Although all types of okra recipes are very easy to make but this homemade bhindi with masala stuffing is the easiest of all. What to say of garlic and onion, this flavourful stuffed lady finger recipe doesn’t call for any whole ingredients like tomatoes, ginger, green chilies or any of the whole spices. Just ground regular spices and this Indian stuffed okra with spices is ready.

If you are a newbie or living in hostel, this traditional Indian okra recipe is surely for you because it calls for no skills at all.

This easy stuffed bhindi recipe without deep frying is a little different because the masala is stuffed inside each piece instead of being mixed throughout the dish.

Traditionally this bharwa bhindi is prepared in a pan with oil but when you have an Air Fryer, why to consume more of the oil.

Not just oil consumption but Air Fryer also avoids the hassle of turning the sides or stirring okra at intervals. Whereas for cooking in a pan, you need to stir it at intervals.

Many people are of the opinion that cooking anything, (okra in this case) in Air Fryer turns the food crispy and that’s why that avoid making vegetables in Air Fryer, but rest assured, this time you will not be disappointed. This low oil stuffed okra recipe will come out softer like anything.

So learn here how to cook stuffed bhindi without deep frying which pairs well with roti, chapati or paratha as part of a regular Indian lunch, dinner or tiffin.

Step Wise Pictorial recipe of Bharwa Bhindi in Air Fryer

Wash and dry okra completely. They shouldn’t be even a bit wet.

Remove their head and mark a cut length wise so that a pocket is created inside okra.

Add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt and dry mango powder in a bowl.

Pour precooked mustard oil on them. If you are using any other cooking oil, it needs no prior cooking.

Mix well.

Now fill this masala in the pocket of each okra.

Arrange all the okras in a basket, with filled side upwards and do not overlap.

Air fry 180°C for 10 minutes.

Bharwan Bhindi in Air Fryer is ready.

Enjoy.

NOTES

It’s very important to let the okra turn completely dry before cutting otherwise it may turn slimy.
Slit should be made without cutting the pieces completely apart so that the stuffing stay inside during cooking.
Do no over fry otherwise okra will turn crispy. But if like the crispy texture, go ahead.

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