STUFFED BHINDI RECIPE

Ingredients for stuffed bhindi:

 

1 pound Okra (Bhindi), washed and dried 

3 tbsp - oil 

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 

1 medium sized onion, chopped

2 green chilies, seeded and chopped 

3/4-inch ginger, finely chopped 

A pinch of Asafetida powder 

1 tomato chopped 

Stuffing :

3 tsp coriander powder 

2 tsp turmeric powder 

2 tsp ground fennel (saunf)

2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur) 

1/2tsp chili powder or to taste 

Salt To Taste

Preparation of stuffed okra:

• Cut the stalk of each okra and make lengthwise slit.
• Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well. Stuff each okra with the mixture.
• Sauté cumin with the little oil until it starts to crackle.
• Add onions, green chilies and ginger. Sauté till onion turns transparent, then put in asafetida and cook for a few seconds.
• Add tomato and cook until it turns pulpy.
• Add the okra and cook for 5 minutes until tender and well coated with the sauce (masala).
• Serve stuffed bhindi hot with chapati, paratha or rice.