Bharwan Bhindi / Stuffed Okra

Ingredients

1. Bhindi / okra – 10 – 15 medium sized

2. Oil – 3 tbsp or as required

3. Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Chilly powder (medium or mildly spicy) – 1 tbsp

Coriander powder – 2 tbsp

Fennel seeds – 2 tbsp

Kalonji – 1 tbsp

Salt – To taste

3. Cilantro – 2 – 3 tbsp, chopped(optional)

Method

1. Wash the bhindi and pat dry. Make a slit on each bhindi lengthwise without cutting through the entire length. They should still be joint at one end. Do this with every bhindi and then set them aside.

2. In a bowl, add ingredients numbered 3. Mix all the spices together with a spoon.

3. Take one bhindi and stuff it with 1/2 – 3/4 tsp prepared masala. Repeat with the remaining bhindis. Set them aside.

4. Heat 2 – 3 tbsp oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed bhindi in a single layer in the pan. Bring down the heat to medium-low and cook for 1 – 2 minutes. Flip each bhindi carefully and cook again for a few minutes. Keep tossing the bhindi every 1 – 2 minutes until done. It takes about 8 – 12 minutes. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and switch off. Serve with rice / pulao.

Recipe courtesy – Zahera Ummat