Jun 18, 2014

Bharali Bhendi / Bhindi Masala / Okra Masala














Ingredients:

  • Bhendi / Okra - 15 - 20 medium sized


Masala for stuffing:

  • Roasted peanut powder - 4-5 tbsp
  • Coconut grated- 2 tbsp
  • Cumin powder - 1 tbsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala - 1 tbsp
  • Amchur Powder - 1 tea spoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Red chili powder - 1 tea spoon or to taste
  • Salt  to taste
  • Chopped cilantro


For Tadka:

  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Hing - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves - 4-5


Method:

  • Wash bhendi and let it dry on pepper towel completely. 
  • Make slits so that you can stuff the masala inside. Cut it into halves lengthwise.
  • In a small bowl, prepare the masala by mixing everything together except for salt.
  • In a medium pan, take oil and make tadka by adding mustanrd seeds, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves.
  • Now stir in stuffed bhendi and let those cook properly.
  • Sprinkle salt and mix it lightly. Make sure the masala doesn't come out.
  • Keep it covered for 3-4 minutes. 
  • Once bhendi becomes soft and masala is cooked, it's ready to serve hot with rotis or with garlic naan.


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