Bharwa Bhindi [stuffed Okra]

Bharli Bhendi in Marathi


Ingredients:
25 No. Baby Okra
1/2 cup Onion, sliced lenthwise
1 tbsp Cumin Powder, 1 tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 tsp Amchoor Powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
salt to taste
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3 tbsp Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp Asafoetida powder, 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder, 4-5 Curry leaves
Chopped Cilantro for Garnishing

Method:
1) Wash and clean Okra with water. Dry with paper towel. Cut the tips off on both the sides. Slit each Okra from one side. Do not cut into two pieces while slitting.
2) In a bowl add Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Amchoor Powder and little salt. Mix all the spices well. Stuff this mixture in each Okra, also dust okra in this mixture. Reserve remaining Spice blend for later use.
3) Heat a nonstick pan. Add 3 tbsp Oil and wait until heated. Then add Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida powder, Turmeric Powder and Curry leaves. saute for 5 seconds and add sliced onion.
4) Once Onion is half done, add stuffed Okra and saute gently, without spilling stuffed masala out. Stir well and lets Oil spread evenly over each okra. Turn the heat on Low. Cover with lid and let the Okra cook. Give a nice stir after 3 to 4 minutes which will avoid burning Okra at the bottom.
5) When Okra is almost cooked, sprinkle reserved Spice blend according to your taste. Also add little salt if needed.
Serve Stuffed Okra with Chappati

Labels:
Bharwa Bhindi Masala, Bhindi Fry