Name: Maharashtrian Style stuffed Okra / Lady Finger recipe by Soma Pradhan at BetterButter
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Bhindi 500 grams; oil 2 tbsp; Mustard seeds 1 tsp; Cumin seeds 1 tsp; Grated Coconut 1/2 cup; Roasted Skinless Peanuts 3/4th cup; Garlic 4-5 pods; Red Chili Powder 1 Tsp; Salt to taste; coriander powder 1 tsp; Curry leaves 12

ABOUT Maharashtrian Style stuffed Okra / Lady Finger RECIPE

Okra or Ladies finger or Bhindi is the most common and loved Indian vegetable. It is also the favorite of the person who is accountable of the Kitchen at Home.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Bhindi 500 grams
oil 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Grated Coconut 1/2 cup
Roasted Skinless Peanuts 3/4th cup
Garlic 4-5 pods
Red Chili Powder 1 Tsp
Salt to taste
coriander powder 1 tsp
Curry leaves 12

Instructions

Ground peanuts along with garlic and red chili coarsely in grinder.
Heat 1 tsp oil in a work.Fry grated coconut, ground peanut and little salt for 4-5 minutes on low flame.
Allow mixture to cool down completely.
Wash and pat dry bhindi properly.
Remove the head and pointed tail of bhindi and make a deep long slit in the center.
Make horizontal slit and regular intervals.
Fill the bhindi with the stuffing which you have made earlier.
Now starts the cooking process.
Heat remaining oil in a flat and big non stick pan.
Add curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder and stuffed bhindi in the pan.
Add little more salt.
Cover and cook till done.
Serve Hot with Rice and Daal.

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