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Baked Popcorn Okra

March 26, 2016 By Richa 36 Comments

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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. 
  • Okra and Onion Stir fry 
  • 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. 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. Jane Reinsel says

    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 says

      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
  2. Feroza says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:55 am

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

    Reply
    • Richa says

      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
  3. Val says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:32 am

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

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Yes you can use white or whole wheat flour.

      Reply
  4. demeter | beaming baker says

    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 says

      March 28, 2016 at 12:01 pm

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

      Reply
  5. Jan Srinivasan says

    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
  6. Ann says

    March 29, 2016 at 3:32 pm

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

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 29, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      powder

      Reply
      • Ann says

        March 29, 2016 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    March 29, 2016 at 7:31 pm

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

    Reply
  8. shrenika says

    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 says

      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
  9. Cassie says

    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
  10. Katrina says

    January 1, 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 says

      January 1, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  11. De Dee says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    How to lower sodium content in this recipe

    Reply
    • Richa says

      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. Judy says

    August 1, 2018 at 7:43 pm

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

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      🙂 take a break 🙂

      Reply
  13. Bev Selby says

    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
  14. Thom says

    August 15, 2018 at 6:37 am

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

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 15, 2018 at 11:41 am

      thick milk or thin cashew cream consistency

      Reply
  15. Faye says

    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 says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:13 am

      yay!

      Reply
  16. Rubytwoshoes says

    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 says

      September 28, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  17. Alicia Thacker says

    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 says

      September 23, 2020 at 8:38 pm

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

      Reply
  18. Michelle Harris Abramson says

    October 12, 2020 at 4:44 pm

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

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      October 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      thank YOU for stopping by and the amazing review 🌟

      Reply

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