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    Baked Popcorn Okra

    Published: Mar 26, 2016 · Modified: Feb 19, 2018 by Richa 42 Comments

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    22 Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra / Bhindi coated in chickpea flour batter, tossed in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free and oil-free. Pin this Recipe.

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    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    You know what tastes amazing breaded and crisped. I think everything! Lets bread some okra today. 

    Chop up some okra in bite size pieces. Make a batter of chickpea flour and water or use other flour of choice. Make the breading with chipotle pepper, cumin, nutritional yeast or use other blends like cajun, garam masala, southern fried spice or blackening spice blend. Dip the okra in the batter, remove using a slotted spoon, coat in breadcrumb mixture and bake. Done! I think I just might start to like okra when all crisped up this way. I think green beans might be fun to bread too. Have you tried breading brussels sprouts?

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    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra / Bhindi coated in chickpea flour batter, tossed in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. #Vegan #Recipe, can be #glutenfree and #oilfree. | VeganRicha.com

    More okra and some breaded recipes from the blog

    • Okra in tamarind coconut sauce
    • Bhindi Zunka – Okra crusted with chickpea flour and spices. 
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    • Breaded Tofu Strips
    • Crispy spicy Cauliflower. 

    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Prepare your breading station. Make the chickpea batter. in another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and spices. 


    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Toss in chickpea batter then toss in breadcrumb mixture. 

    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.comPlace on baking sheet and bake until crisp. 

    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Cool slightly and serve with ketchup, chutneys, ranch or other sauce of choice. Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour slurry, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
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    Baked Popcorn Okra

    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra / Bhindi tossed in chickpea flour batter, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free and oil-free.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: fusion
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 249kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 to 2 cups (150 to 200 g) chopped okra

    Batter:

    • 1/3 cup (40 g) chickpea flour you might need an additional tbsp if using besan
    • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
    • 1 tsp oil

    Breading:

    • 1 cup (108 g) breadcrumbs use gf breadcrumbs or cornmeal to make glunte-free
    • 1.5 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) chipotle pepper powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) paprika
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) turmeric optional
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) oregano
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt

    Instructions

    • Chop the okra. In a bowl mix the batter ingredients. It should be the consistency of thick buttermilk. Add a few tsp more water or flour if needed.
    • In another bowl, mix all the breading ingredients well. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 220ºc.
    • Add chopped okra, a half cup at a time into the batter bowl, remove using slotted spoon, tap to drop the excess batter, Transfer to breading bowl. Move the pieces around to coat, transfer to baking sheet. I put a lid on the breading bowl and move it around. This works if you ensure that there is not too much excess batter on the okra pieces. Repeat for all the okra.
    • Spray oil on the breaded okra(optional). Bake at 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 20 to 23 minutes or until golden.Serve warm with chutneys, ketchup or sauces of choice! or add to salads or dal bowls.

    Notes

    Use other spice blend like cajun, garam masala or blackeing spice blend for variation.
    To make oil-free, omit the oil.
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Popcorn Okra
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 249 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Sodium 674mg29%
    Potassium 473mg14%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 910IU18%
    Vitamin C 15.3mg19%
    Calcium 127mg13%
    Iron 3.5mg19%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour slurry, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

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    1. Paloma

      July 10, 2022 at 10:42 am

      Can’t wait to try this – I love okra thanks to my southern grandma (Alabama). I first had okra like this at age five – she would dredge it in cornmeal well seasoned with just salt and lots of pepper and then would fry it – I was in heaven and have loved okra ever since. I don’t fry it – just lightly steam it whole or eat it raw – delicious and crunchy. For me the secret to okra is to keep it whole (except for this type of recipe) and don’t over cook it – though personally I’ll take it any way it comes – thank you Richa for sharing your wonderful recipes

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 13, 2022 at 3:36 pm

        thats so sweet, and interesting – ive never tried it raw

        Reply
    2. Luke

      September 30, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      4 stars
      I cooked these in 2 batches in my air fryer for 14 minutes @ 390°F.

      Very delicious!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        October 01, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        In ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ with the air fryer!!

        Reply
    3. Abigail Wenner

      July 27, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe. I did not spray the oil at the end and the okra was still amazingly crispy and tasty. My husband now wants to plant okra. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 28, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        thanks for popping in & Do leave a rating if you desire

        Reply
    4. Michelle Harris Abramson

      October 12, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Really delicious! Thanks again for a healthy tasty meal.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        October 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

        thank YOU for stopping by and the amazing review 🌟

        Reply
    5. Alicia Thacker

      September 23, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds delicious!! I love okra! I’ll be making this very soon!!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 23, 2020 at 8:38 pm

        hooray for okra!! let me know how you like it

        Reply
    6. Rubytwoshoes

      September 28, 2019 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Super impressed!
      I have okra growing in my backyard…
      The batter was amazing, the breadcrumbs stuck like a charm. My only suggestion is the batter needed more salt, otherwise the spices were right on.
      I made “pancakes with the leftover batter and bread crumbs, my husband and I were in 7th heaven.

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 28, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    7. Faye

      December 19, 2018 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      I made this a few weeks ago and it was amazing. I modified the recipe, because I only had smoked paprika. And since I used my smoked paprika, I deleted the oregano. I served it with a Everyone absolutely loved it. The only negative is that I keep nibbling on it until I was so full that my stomach hurt. Yes, it was that good.

      Thank you for the great Popcorn Okra recipe!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 19, 2018 at 10:13 am

        yay!

        Reply
    8. Thom

      August 15, 2018 at 6:37 am

      If folks have been raised vegan, they may not know what thick buttermilk is like.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 15, 2018 at 11:41 am

        thick milk or thin cashew cream consistency

        Reply
    9. Bev Selby

      August 14, 2018 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      I so much loved this recipe! I used gluten free flour and skipped the oil in the batter. I did spray olive oil sparingly over the okra before using my air fryer! It was so delicious! My family devoured it!

      Reply
    10. Judy

      August 01, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing. I ate so many I almost made myself sick.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 01, 2018 at 10:06 pm

        🙂 take a break 🙂

        Reply
    11. De Dee

      February 12, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      How to lower sodium content in this recipe

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 12, 2018 at 3:36 pm

        i just checked and there was an error in the amount of breadcrumbs used in the widget calculation. updated that and now sodium is in 600.

        Reply
    12. Katrina

      January 01, 2018 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night. Amazing. Also covered a few potato chunks with the breading – yum. Thanks for the flavorful recipe! Happy New Year!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 01, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Awesome!

        Reply
    13. Cassie

      March 31, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea so much. Chickpea flour will probably work so well for lending an awesome crunch and flavor!

      Reply
    14. shrenika

      March 30, 2016 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Can’t find nutritional yeast in India. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute? Or better yet, do you know of any place where I can get nutritional yeast in India? 😛

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 30, 2016 at 11:57 am

        in this recipe, you can omit it, since there is enough flavor going on. Nutritional yeast is available in some selective shops in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi.

        Reply
    15. Stephanie

      March 29, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I love okra and this sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it.

      Reply
    16. Ann

      March 29, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Looks yummy! When you say garlic, do you mean fresh or powdered?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 29, 2016 at 3:45 pm

        powder

        Reply
        • Ann

          March 29, 2016 at 3:50 pm

          Thanks!

          Reply
    17. Jan Srinivasan

      March 28, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Apiecalypse, a vegan eatery in Toronto ,makes a fantastic version of jalapeno poppers.I might replicate that at home, using this recipe.

      Thank you!

      Reply
    18. demeter | beaming baker

      March 28, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Omigosh, Popcorn Okra is one of the best ideas I’ve ever heard of… like ever! It’s really awesome that you made these baked too–less guilt and all of that. I’ve never tried breading brussels sprouts, but I’ve done cauliflower, tofu, oreos… well, this list could be long and embarrassing. Haha. Thanks for sharing this delightfully crispy recipe. Now I’m off to get a gallon or two of dip…

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 28, 2016 at 12:01 pm

        😀 yes i have breaded cauliflower and tofu too. oreos, ha, now that would be fun 🙂

        Reply
    19. Val

      March 28, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Can I use a different flour if I don’t have chickpea flour?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 28, 2016 at 9:55 am

        Yes you can use white or whole wheat flour.

        Reply
    20. Feroza

      March 28, 2016 at 8:55 am

      What is the difference between chickpea flour & basen? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 28, 2016 at 9:13 am

        Chickpea flour in the US is generally ground white chickpeas, while Besan is ground Brown chickpeas (Kala chana or chana dal). Besan is also ground finer than chickpea flour. Because of these differences, chickpea flour generally makes a thicker batter and needs more water to achieve the similar consistency as besan batter if the recipe was written with besan. The reverse applies to recipes written with chickpea flour. In general this does not matter much and both can be used interchangeably in recipes. However, if used in baking keep this in mind to adjust the liquid.

        Reply
    21. Jane Reinsel

      March 27, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Can you use frozen okra? I rarely find fresh. If so, any changes to the recipe? Do I thaw it first? Does it change the bake time? Thanks, it looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 27, 2016 at 6:26 pm

        Hi Jane, you might need to add 2-3 mins to the bake time as the frozen okra will have a bit more moisture. Thaw the okra slightly and then use, so the moisture on the okra will get used in the coating and not release later during baking. Let me know how it turns out, since i haven’t tried this particular recipe with frozen.

        Reply

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