Kadai Stuffed Bhindi

Ingredients

• 250 gms. fresh, tender, okra or ladys' finger

• 1 tbsp. tomato chopped

• 1 stalk curry leaves

• 1 tsp. coriander leaves finely chopped

• 1 tsp. red chilli powder

• 1 1/2 tsp. dhania (coriander seeds) powder

• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp. amchoor powder

• 1/4 tsp. cumin seeds

• 2 pinches asafoetida

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp. oil

Method:

1.  Wash, wipe, snip head and tail, slit okra lengthwise. 

2. Repeat for all.

3. Mix all dry masalas together with a few drops of oil.

4. Stuff all prepared okra with this masala mix.

5. Heat oil in kadai, add seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida.

6. Allow to splutter, add okra lengths.

7. Stir, sprinkle little water.

8. Cover and cook on med. slow flame.

9. Stir often and sprinkle some more water if required.

10. Cook till tender and the okra do not stick.

11. Add tomatoes, cook further 2 minutes.

12. Garnish with coriander, serve hot.

Contributed by : Kalpana