Bharli Bhendi

Bharli Bhendi

Bharli Bhendi

Veg Contains nuts

Stuffed okra filled with a spiced mixture of coconut, peanuts, and masalas, offering a flavorful vegetarian dish.

Cuisines

Vidarbha Maharashtrian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Okra 250 grams Okra
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
Peanut 2 tablespoons Peanut , roasted and coarsely ground
dry coconut 2 tablespoons Dry coconut , grated
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Amchur 1 teaspoon Amchur , dried mango powder
Chili 1 Chili , green, finely chopped
lemon juice 1 Lemon juice
salt 1 Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bhendi thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Trim the ends and make a slit in each bhendi without cutting them into halves.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix together the peanuts, dry coconut, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur, salt, and lemon juice to form the stuffing.
  3. 3 Stuff each bhendi with the prepared mixture and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  5. 5 Add the chopped onion and green chili, sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  6. 6 Carefully add the stuffed bhendi to the pan, gently stirring to coat them with the onion mixture.
  7. 7 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bhendi is cooked and tender.
  8. 8 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the bhendi is completely dry before stuffing to prevent it from becoming slimy.