Bendakaya stuffed (stuffed bhindi/okra)

 

 

 

Bhindi is stuffed with spices and shallow fried to make a very tasty subji. Onion and garlic are not used in this recipe.  As it is shallow fried, it has very little oil. When washed and dried carefully, the dish is not slimy or gooey.

 

Ingredients:
 

• 500 gms /1 lb bhindi/okra
• 2 to 3 tbsp oil

For masala stuffing:

• 2 tsp roasted dhania (coriander) powder

• 2 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• 3 tbsp til (sesame) seeds

• 3 tbsp dry coconut powder

• 1 tsp amchur or 1 tsp tamarind paste

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ¼ tsp turmeric

Directions:

1.     Wash and dry the bhindi. Wipe them on a kitchen towel so that there are no traces of water.

2.     Trim both the ends and slit it lengthwise, without breaking or cutting in to pieces.

3.     Combine all the masala ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

4.     Spread the bhindi in a microwave safe plate and cook them on medium heat for about a minute or two.

5.     Fill the bhindi with the masala mixture.

 

6.     Heat oil in a flat sauce pan and cook the bhindi on low heat.

7.     Stir them occasionally taking care not to break them. Cook them till they are done.

8.     Serve the bhindi hot.