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Bharwa Masala Bhindi (Spice Stuffed Okra)

Kankana Saxena
Servings 0

Ingredients
 

  • 14.15 oz / 401 g Okra (Bhindi)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon fennel powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and pat dry the okra so that there is no moisture in it. Trim the edge off and carefully score the okra to create a cavity.
    bharwa masala bhindi step 01
  • In a bowl, add all the spice powder, salt and 1 teaspoon of oil. Give it a mix. 
    bharwa masala bhindi step 02
  • Using your hand, stuff a little bit of the spice mix in the okra and press to seal it tight.
    bharwa masala bhindi step 03
  • Place a skillet at medium high heat and pour 1-tablespoon oil. Layer the okra with the slit side up. Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes. 
    bharwa masala bhindi step 04
  • In 5 minutes, the okra will soften. Carefully flip the okras and cook for 5 minutes without covering. Then, flip one more time and cook for 2 minutes.
    bharwa masala bhindi step 05
  • Take the okras one at a time into a serving plate and sprinkle a little more dry mango powder on top.
    bharwa masala bhindi step 06
  • Serve warm! 
    bharwa masala bhindi step 07

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings