Masala Bhindi

Description

• Ethnicity - Awadhi, North Indian
• Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg tender okra (bhindi), washed and dried
• 1 large Onion, chopped finely
• 1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 2 tbsps oil
• salt to taste

Mixture No. 1

• 1 Onion, paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup coconut, grated

Mixture No. 2

• 1tsp. each ginger-garlic paste
• 3 green chillies
• 3 tbsp. coriander leaves

Mixture No. 3

• 1/2 cup tamarind juice
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Fry in oil and grind to a paste 1 Onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup coconut, grated.
2. Now Make into a paste 1/2 cup tamarind juice and salt to taste.
3. Thirdly, Grind into a paste 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 3 green chillies, chopped. 3 tbsps coriander leaves.
4. Cut off the tips and stalks of okra. Slit each down to 3/4th of it's length.
5. Mix all three ground pastes and stuff the bhindis with the mixture.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped Onion and fry till it's brown in colour.
7. Add turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste. Saute for a minute.
8. Arrange the stuffed bhindis over this masala. Cover with a deep lid and pour water into the lid.
9. Cook on a low flame till bhindis get softer. Serve hot with parathas.