Bharva Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) Recipe

"Stuffed Bhindi (okra) is a popular, tasty and spicy Indian dish. Learn how to make/prepare Stuffed Okra by following this easy recipe. In this dish okra’s are slit and stuffed with spices onion masala. Once okra cooks with masala it gives an amazing flavor and a wonderful change from the usual bhindi sabzi. Okra is a favorite vegetable all over India. In North India stuffing and stir frying okra is a common popular technique. Bharwa bhindi is usually served."

Serves: 4

Prep. time: 20 min

cooking time: 10 min 

Ingredients:

1 lb Bhindi (okra), washed
1 large onion , sliced finely
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp lemon juice

For stuffing:

1 1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp amchoor (dry mango powder)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp saunf(fennel)
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste

 Directions:

1. Make one slit on each bhindi and set side. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil and fry the stuffing masala till well browned. Not more than a minute.
2. Stuff each bhendi with this masala and keep the remaining aside.
3. Heat the remaining oil, add the cumin seeds and when they splutter add the sliced onions. When the onions start browning, add the remaining masala and the bhendi pieces.
4. Sprinkle some water and salt and cook covered on a low flame for 30 minutes. Keep turning occasionally. When the bhindi is done, take off the stove-top and sprinkle the lemon juice.Mix well. Serve hot with chapati/rice and dal.