Bharva Bhindi

Stuffed okra

Category : Vegetarian
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Contributed By: Rajani
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Ingredients

1 lb Bhindi, washed


1 Large Onion, sliced finely


1/2 tsp Cumin seed


3 tsp Cooking Oil


1 tsp Lemon Juice



For Stuffing


1 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder


1tsp Amchoor


1tsp Cumin seed


1/2 tsp Saunf (fennel)


2tsp Dhania powder


1 tsp Garam masala


1/4 tsp Turmeric


Salt to taste


Directions

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.

Stuff each bhendi with this masala and keep the remaining aside.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.

Sprinkle some water and salt and cook covered on a low flame for 30 minutes.Keep turning occassionally.When the bhendi is done, take off the stovetop and sprinkle the lemon juice.Mix well.Serve hot with chapati/rice and dal.

Comments:
Posted by Rasmi at 10:52:48 am on February 6, 2006.
This is a nice recipe, easy to make and tasty.

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Add a little curd to ladyfingers while cooking will ensure that they do not stick to the vessel or turn black.