(A Maharashtrian-style stuffed okra recipe).

Bharli bhindi is a Maharashtrian-style stuffed bhindi recipe. This dish uses goda masala in the stuffing and this is what makes it a traditional Maharashtrian dish. Goda masala can be bought from stores or can be made at home. The bhindi/lady’s finger/okra is stuffed with spicy coconut and peanut powder stuffing and then cooked to perfection!

Ingredients

500g Bhindi /Okra / Lady’s finger
1 tsp jeera
salt as per taste

For the stuffing -

2 tbsp peanuts
4 tbsp coconut freshly grated
1 tbsp goda masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp sugar
salt as per taste
1/2 lemon juice
1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped

For garnish -

coriander leaves chopped

Method

Roast the peanuts on a low flame and keep them aside. After they cool down, grind them into a coarse paste using a grinder or pestle and mortar. Our roasted peanut powder is ready.
Wash the okra thoroughly and dry them completely with a clean cloth. Ensure there’s no moisture left before slicing. Trim off the ends and make a vertical slit in each okra.
In a bowl, combine all the stuffing ingredients along with roasted peanut powder. Mix well, then carefully fill each okra with this flavourful mixture.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pan or kadhai. Add jeera and saute for 30 sec.
Add the stuffed okra to it, add a little salt and gently mix to coat them with oil.
Add the remaining masala to the pan and cover with a lid. Cook on a low flame for 5 mins. Keep stirring intermittently.
Remove the lid and cook till the okras are soft.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

BHARLI BHINDI IS READY TO SERVE!
SERVE HOT WITH PARATHA / ROTIS.

Notes -

Make a vertical slit, just in the middle of each okra. Leave the two sides intact so that the okra doesn’t separate into two halves.
Mix gently so that the stuffing doesn’t come out.

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Meals

Indian

Yield: 3-4

Author: Gauri Nigudkar

Bharli Bhindi

A stuffed bhindi/Okra/ Lady's finger dish.

Prep time: 40 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

Ingredients

For bharli bhindi

500g Bhindi
1 tsp jeera
Salt as per taste

For stuffing

2 tbsp peanuts (Moongphali)
4 tbsp coconut freshly grated ( Nariyal)
1 tbsp goda masala
1 tsp turmeric powder (Haldi)
2 tsp red chili powder (lal tikha)
1 tsp coriander powder (dhania powder)
1 tsp sugar
salt as per taste
1/2 lemon juice (Nimbu ka ras)
1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped (Dhania)

For garnish

coriander leaves chopped

Method

Roast the peanuts on a low flame and keep them aside. After they cool down, grind them into a coarse paste using a grinder or pestle and mortar. Our roasted peanut powder is ready.
Wash the okra thoroughly and dry them completely with a clean cloth. Ensure there’s no moisture left before slicing. Trim off the ends and make a vertical slit in each okra.
In a bowl, combine all the stuffing ingredients along with roasted peanut powder. Mix well, then carefully fill each okra with this flavourful mixture.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pan or kadhai. Add jeera and saute for 30 sec.
Add the stuffed okra to it, add a little salt and gently mix to coat them with oil.
Add the remaining masala to the pan and cover with a lid. Cook on a low flame for 5 mins. Keep stirring intermittently.
Remove the lid and cook till the okras are soft.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

Make a vertical slit, just in the middle of each okra. Leave the two sides intact so that the okra doesn’t separate into two halves.
Mix gently so that the stuffing doesn’t come out.