This stuffed okra recipe is simple and easy to make. This bhari
bhendi curry is a great way to add some spice and crunch to your
vegetarian meals. This curry tastes best when made with fresh okra.
Make 1/4 inch-long slits on both ends of the okra and
keep aside.
For the masala, in a bowl, mix besan, red
chilli powder
and salt with a little oil. Taste it to make sure salt and chilli are
to your taste.
Stuff the okra with this mixture ( in the slit ends).
Heat oil in a wide nonstick
skillet. Place the
stuffed okra in the oil, sprinkle a little salt and water. Cover and
cook on medium heat for about 4 minutes until the vegetable is cooked,
stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid, add some oil and sprinkle 2 tsp of
masala and saute the okra on medium high, turning the individual pieces
until they are evenly browned and slightly crunchy.
Serve the curry with rice and plain dal
and ghee (clarified
butter).
Cooking Tip
To prevent the okra from becoming sticky, instead of washing the okra,
wipe them with a cloth or paper powel before cooking.
