STUFFED BHENDI / OKRA

Ingredients

Bhendi / Okra - 1/2 kg

Curry leaves - 1 stalk

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 2 tsp

For okra stuffing

1. Grated coconut - 1 cup
2. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
3. Garam masala - 1 tsp
4. Jeera powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Peanut powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Dhaniya powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Haldi powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Garlic clove - 1 (grated)
9. Lemon juice - 1 tsp
10. Salt to taste

Method

• Wash okra. Wipe dry cloth, cut them vertical slits.
• For the stuffing, mix together peanut powder, coconut, garlic, coriander-cumin(jeera - Dhaniya) powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt
• Stuff each okra with the mixture. Keep aside
• Heat oil in a wok
• Add mustard seeds and curry leaves
• Add stuffed okra and stir gently. Add remaining masala. Fry for sometime. Cook without the lid
• Keep stirring occassionally until the pieces turn soft
• Once done, remove from the heat

Serve hot with chapati

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