Sunday, November 28, 2010

Stuffed Bhindi

Veggies
Bhindi (Okra) - 1/4 kilo
Onions - 1-2 medium sized chopped fine
Stuffing
Coriander powder - 3 tbsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp or to taste
Saunf powder - 1 tbsp
Amchur powder - 1 tbsp
Besan (chickpea flour) - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste (1/2 tbsp)
Seasoning
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp kalonji
1 pinch hing
Procedure
  1. Clean and dry the bhindis. Cut the top and bottom ends.
  2. Slit bhindisall the way down but not cutting them at the base. Remove the seeds.
  3. Stuff them with the masala.
  4. In a flat bottomed vessel, heat oil.
  5. Add mustard seeds. After they stop spluttering, add kalongi, jeera, and hing.
  6. Add onions and fry till golden brown.
  7. After 10 seconds, place the stuffed bhindis on the seasoning.
  8. Cover, and cook for ten minutes, or until done. Toss the bhindis once after five minutes.

Stuffed bhindis are best had with rotis.

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