Monday, July 18, 2011

Bhari Bhindi ( Tangy Stuffed Okra )


Bhari Bhindi ( Tangy Stuffed Okra ) ... This is a delicious side dish, okra stuffed with raw mango & spices and then cooked. Enjoy it with chapati / roti or paratha. It sounds like a lot of effort to stuff each okra , but the end result is totally worth it.


Bhari Bhindi ( Tangy Stuffed Okra )
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* Prep. Time : 30 minutes
* Cook Time : 25 - 30 minutes
* Serves : 3 - 4

Ingredients :
  • 500 gm. Okra / lady finger ( Bhindi )
  • 1 small ( about 100 - 125 gm. ) raw mango, peeled & chopped
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp. fennel seeds ( saunf ), crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. nigella seeds ( kalonji )
  • 1/4 tsp. carom seeds ( ajwain )
  • 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds ( methi dana )
  • 3 tbsp. coriander powder
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup oil
Method :
  • Wash the okra and pat dry with absorbent paper ( it should be dry to cut or they will become slimy).
  • Slice of tops and and ends and discard. Slit lengthwise on one side ( not all the way through ) so that it can be stuffed, keep aside.
  • Grind / blend raw mango & cumin seeds with little water until you get a smooth paste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients for stuffing; mix well.
  • Gently open the okra at the slit, stuff little stuffing into the slit with a spoon.
  • Repeat this with the rest of the okra.
  • Keep aside the left over masala, if any.
  • Heat oil in a wide pan / wok. Place okra in a single layer.
  • Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally till they starts to turn brown( about 15 minutes ).
  • Add the remaining masala, cook on low heat, stirring occasionally until okra is tender.
  • Serve hot with roti / chapati or paratha.





Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

36 comments :

  1. Mmmmmm....bhindis are a favorite in our house...a very flavorful and yummy recipe...am going to try this very soon

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  2. tangy and crispy okra is delicious lov the stuffd okra

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  3. Thank you Pushpa, Kaveri & Santosh for your quick comments :)

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  4. Stuffed bindi is my favorite. BTW want to contact you with details for an event. what is your mail id.

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  5. Looks so yummy... Would be a great starter too...

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  6. hmmm..yummy!!
    i hope you will share more yummy recipes in Ramadan..InshaAllah

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  7. Spices and the masala looks very delicious. Thank you for sending it to Iftar Moments :)

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  8. Spicy and crispy okra..looks so delicious.

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  9. Bindi masal looks so crispy and delicious dear. Sure its worth the effort.

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  10. Very tempting and spicy okra fry. Great preparation.

    Deepa

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  11. Woww.. thats one yummy looking dish.. looks so yum :)

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  12. I love stuffed bindi's.. Loved ur style too..Slurp

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  13. Healthy and tasty fry..Looks great!

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  14. Very tasty stuffed bindi's,nice recipe.

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  15. Beautiful work, looks delicious.

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  16. Delicious bhindi recipe ~ stuffed ones are my all time fav, very nice blend of masalas!
    The new look of your blog is really fun n playful!
    US Masala

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  17. Thank you so much everyone for your wonderful comments :)

    Malar: So glad to see you. Will surely check your blog :)

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  18. they are my fav ambreen and they look well done !

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  19. They are perfectly done. Bhindis are one of my fav. looks very yummy.

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  20. my dad's fav vegge. I will tell this recipe to my mom thnX for posting dear!

    Happy Blogging!!!!
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  21. yummy looking fabulous way to have okra

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  22. Stuffing is new to me! looks delicious!

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  24. hi ambreen, okra is simply delicious. in malsia we call it by the name bendi or lady's finger..
    your recipe here is quite different from mine -yours is rich in spices.
    we fry with some onions and anchovies.. or boil and eat with dip as a side dish with rice.
    i will try yours and eat with roti :))))

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  25. First on your Blog,You have very nice collection of recipes :)
    Am hosting my first Event on my blog love your recipes would love to have your recipes.

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  26. Thank you all of you for your lovely comments :)

    DD, Maznah: Hope you will try it someday! Let me know how they turned out :)

    Roha: Welcome & thank you for your kind words. Would love to send my recipes to your event :)

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  27. I love bhindi in any form and this looks super delicious! perfect with rotis..YUM!

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  28. Yummy bhindi..Loved the addition of raw mango..

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  29. Yum Yum.. Tangy okra.. new preparation for me.. :)

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  30. I have never made stuffed bhindi.. but have heard my friends rave about it.. will try soon

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