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.