Stuffed Okras With Peanuts & Sesame / Bharwa Bhindi

In this recipe Okra/Bhindi is stuffed with peanuts, sesame & spice mixture. This makes a lovely and tasty dinnertime presentation and are perfect to serve as a side dish with any curry or rice with lentils. Choose unblemished firm, small to medium size okra for this dish.Leftover spice mixture can be added directly into the okra while cooking.

Ingredients:-

Okra/Bhindi:- 1 pound
Ground cayenne pepper:- 1/2 to 1/3 Tsp
Ground cumin:- 1/2 Tsp
Ground coriander:- 1/2 Tsp
Grated fresh ginger:- 1 Tbsp
Salt
Ground peanuts:- 1 Tbsp
Sesame seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Oil:- 2-3 Tbsp

Procedure:-

1)Wash and dry the okra completely using paper towels.

2) Cut the tops and the bottoms, slit along the length of each okra for the stuffing.

3)Combine the cayenne,cumin,coriander,ginger,salt,peanuts and sesame seeds in a small bowl to make the stuffing.

4) Use a small spoon to fill each okra with 1/2 Tsp of the stuffing.

5) Heat the oil in a large non stick pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place the okra in the pan.

6) Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and stir so that all sides of the okra are crisper, about 5-10 minutes.

Serve hot with any curry or rice with lentils or roti/parathas.

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Bhindi Masala

If you love bhindi/Okra and want to try it in a different way then this is the recipe for you..simple and fast without sacrificing the flavor.



Bhindi Masala
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Ingredients

200 g bhindi, cut into 1 - inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ajwain ( caraway seeds )
A pinch of asafoetida ( hing )
1/2 teaspoon kalonji ( onion seeds )
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
2 tablespoon fennel powder
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon dry mango powder
2 tablespoon mustard oil
Salt to taste

Procedure:-

1) Heat oil in a pan and add ajwain, asafoetida and the fenugreek seeds.
2) Fry for a minute and then add the bhindi pieces, salt, turmeric and the dry mango powder.
3) Cook covered on a low heat till the bhindi is half cooked.
4) Mix in rest of the spices.
5) Cook for some more time till the moisture evaporates.

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Bhindi ki Sabji / Okra recipe

Ingredients:-

Okra( cut into small cubes)- 6 cups
Onion( Cut lengthwise) - 2 cups or 1 medim onoin
Tomato:- 2 medium
Salt:- 1 1/2 tsp or 2 tsp (as per your taste)
Turmeric:- 1 tsp
Red Chilli powder:- 1/2 tsp
Mango powder or Aamchoor :- 1 tsp
Garam masala:- 1 tsp
Oil:- 4 tbsp (or as per your requirement)

Procedure:-

Heat the oil in a pan ( preferably flat base kadayi ), then add onion and fry for about two minutes you don't need to brown the onions in this sabzi..fry them till they become translucent..and then add tomatoes and stir for a minute and then add Salt,Turmeric,Red chilli powder and again stir for 3 or 4 minutes..and then add okra/bhindi and mix everything stirring very lightly..then cover the pan and let it cook till it becomes soft and just before its done add Amchoor/mango powder and garam masala..Serve hot with Roti or plain partaha and Enjoy:) Read More......