Bharwan Bhindi (okra)

Simply irrestible bhindi or okra recipe, bharwa bhindi is every indian’s delight. A spicy delicious filling which is filled in the slit bhindis makes for a lovely side dish with roti or paratha of choice.

Preparation Time: 10 mins             Cooking Time: 25mins

Serve:4-5

Ingredients
• 1/2 kg bhindi, washed & dried
• 1 Tomato, chopped
• 2 Green chilies, chopped
• 1 Medium sized onion, chopped
• 3/4 Inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 1 Pinch heeng (asafoetida powder)

For stuffing:
• 3 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 tsp Ground fennel (saunf)
• 2 tsp Turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 tsp Dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• Salt to taste



Method

1. Combine together the stuffing ingredients, mix well and keep aside.


2. Cut the stalk of each bhindi (okra) and make lengthwise slit so that masala can be stuffed.


3. Stuff the okra with masala mixture.


4. Take little oil in a pan and heat.


5. Add cumin seeds and saute until it starts to crackle.


6. Add onion, green chilies and ginger.


7. Saute the mixture until onions turn transparent.


8. Add heeng to it and cook for a few seconds.


9. Add tomato and cook until it turns pulpy.


10. When done, add stuffed bhindis.


11. Mix well until bhindis are coated with the sauce.


12. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat.


13.  Stuffed Bhindi (Bharwan Bhindi) is ready.


14. Serve hot with chapatis.