Bharwa Bhindi Recipe - Crispy & Easy Stuffed Okra
Bharwa bhindi is a North Indian side dish to complement your main meals, made with okra, oil, and ground spices. These stuffed okra are crispy on the outside and soft or spicy on the inside.
Ingredients
- 150 g okra (lady finger)
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the lady fingers well in clean water first.
- After washing, pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- When they are properly dried, cut them from the top and the end.
- Now slice them from the middle of all the okra.
- Prepare the stuffing by mixing all the masalas into a mixing bowl.
- Start filling sliced okra with the mixture one by one.
- Now heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed kadai.
- Add some cumin seeds to sizzle.
- Then add the filled okra one by one or the remaining masala.
- Mix them well and cook them on low heat until tender and crispy.
- Stir in between so that they do not stick at the bottom.
- When they are tender, turn off the flame.
- Serve them with roti and paratha.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for some freshness.
- Use fresh small-sized okra for better texture.
- Cook on low heat for even cooking.
- Avoid overstirring; if you do this, the stuffing may fall out.
- Rest the bhindi for a few minutes to let the flavours settle down.