Friday 2 December 2011

How to prepare masala bhindi?

Ingredients for stuffed bhindi:





500 gm 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

For Stuffing :
3 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp ground fennel (saunf)
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur) / or you can use 1tsp lemon juice
1/2tsp chili powder or to taste
Salt To Taste 
For Garnishing:
Coriander leaves
Preparation of stuffed okra:
  1. Cut the stalk of each okra and make lengthwise slit.
  2. Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well. Stuff each okra with the mixture.
  3. Sauté cumin with the little oil until it starts to crackle.
  4. Add onions, green chilies and ginger. Sauté till onion turns transparent, then put in asafetida and cook for a few seconds.
  5. Add tomato and cook until it turns pulpy.
  6. Add the okra and cook for 5 minutes until tender and well coated with the sauce (masala). 
  7. Now put off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves. 
  8. Serve stuffed bhindi hot with chapati,rice or paratha.

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