Stuffed Bhindi

Published On November 13, 2017
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By Subhadra Arya
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Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Difficulty Level
Advanced

Ingredients

Onion finely chopped - 1
Fresh coconut or dry coconut powder - 2 to 3 tablespoons
Crushed or finely chopped green chillies - 2
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Hing - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil - 3 to 4 tablespoons
Jeera/cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Lime juice - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves finely chopped for garnishing - 1 teaspoon
Crushed ginger garlic - 1 teaspoon
Salt - as per taste.
Bhindi/ ladies finger - 250 grams

Instructions

Wash and dry the bhindi with a kitchen towel.
Discard both ends of the bhindi and slit longitudinally.
Heat oil in a kadhai.
Add jeera and let it crackle. Add hing and onions. When onions turn golden brown, add the crushed ginger garlic. Cook for few minutes.
Add green chillies, turmeric powder and coconut. Add all the dry masalas and salt.
Cook till the oil separates. Cook again for a couple of minutes until the stuffing mixture is ready.
Switch off the gas and let it cool down a bit.
Take a teaspoon of the filling, stuff it into the bhindi in the longitudinal slit.
Heat remaining oil. When heated, add all the bhindi. Cook till done. In between check for tenderness. Don't overcook, else the bhindi will become soggy.
You can add a few drops of water if you feel the bhindi is too dry. Cook till done. Add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
Delicious stuffed bhindi is ready to be served. Serve with rotis or as a side dish with rice and dal.

Servings : 4
Ready in : 25-30 minutes
Special Category : Healthy Food
Recipe Type : Dinner, Lunch

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Subhadra Arya

My life revolves around my family and am passionate about cooking and well being of my dear ones.Born and brought up in various states living in picturesque Rajasthan .