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Stuffed Okra /Bharwa Bhindi

Spice mix stuffed okra cooked till perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 15-16 Medium size Okra/Bhindi
  • 2 Tbsp Mustard oil/Canola oil /Oil of your choice.
  • Spice mix stuffing(North meets south recipe)
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander powder
  • 2 Tbsp Sambar Powder(I have used MTR)
  • 2 Tbsp Freshly grated coconut /Frozen coconut .If you don't have those then you can use dry coconut as well but it wont give that flavour.
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ½ Tsp Red chili powder(optional )since sambar powder is spicy.
  • ½ Tsp Salt (you can change the quantity if you want more)
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Tsp Oil for mixing the spice mix. If you will your mixture looks very dry then use one tsp more.

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the Okra /Bhindi.
  2. You can wash and dry the Okra after bringing it from the store .. This will save you lot of time .
  3. Cut both the ends of okra,and make a slit length wise. Okra will be still joined at the end (this step is really important )
  4. Take a bowl and mix all the spices.
  5. Stove Top Method
  6. Take a big shallow pan . I wont recommend using a wok here .
  7. Add oil.Heat it.
  8. Place stuffed Okra /Bhindi carefully in the pan . Place it in the single layer .
  9. Keep the flame on low /medium.
  10. Cover the pan with a lid.
  11. Flip it really carefully after 3-4 minutes .
  12. Cover it again for 3-4 minute.
  13. Remove the lid and cook it for 2 minute .
  14. Carefully transfer your okra in a serving platter .Don't break it while transfering.
  15. You can serve it with Roti,Rice,or Just as an appetizer.
  16. Air Fryer Method
  17. Air fry the stuffed Okra /Bhindi on 370f for 10-12 minutes.
  18. After 5-6 minutes flip the okra .Squeeze half of a lemon juice on the okra.
  19. Your stuffed okra is ready to serve.