Stuffed Ladysfinger / Bharvan Bhindi / Bhindi Sambhariya

Watching television was never an addiction to me and after having Jordan I ignored it purposely to reduce screen time for him. But at times to keep my sanity I switch it on for him. One day accidentally I saw some basics of cooking being taught in a food channel and they were showing 3 different dishes with one single vegetable. The veggie being okra, which is a family favorite I chose to watch it. Thankfully Jordan cooperated as he started imitating the lady by cooking in the vessels he borrowed from mamas kitchen. 

The recipes were simple and that we usually see or eat everyday. But everyone has got their own version and this version sounded cool. So I made a note of it and tried it. It was a hit. So here is the recipe that I got hold of and is a keeper.

Ingredients

1. 15 okra/ladys finger, washed and patted dry
2. 2 tbsp of peanuts
3. 1 1/2 tbsp of sesame seeds
4. 3 tbsp of grated coconut
5. 1/2 tsp of chopped green chillies
6. 1/2 tsp of cumin powder
7. 1/2 tsp of coriander seeds
8. 1/2 tsp of red chilly powder
9. Salt to taste
10. 2-3 tbsp of oil

Method

• Cut the head and tail of okra. Give a deep slit on the okra length wise such that they don't fall apart in pieces but be able to be stuffed inside with the masala.
• In a pan, take the sesame seeds and peanuts. Roast it on medium heat. Now add the coconut and green chillies. Roast them too. Now add the ingredients 6-8 and roast it for about a minute.
• Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
• Grind them coarsely. 
• Stuff this ground mixture into each okra. Once all the okras have been stuffed, heat the pan. Once hot, add oil to it and let spread the okras on top of it. Turn down the heat to low. Keep stirring/flipping it when needed. 
• Cook it on low heat untill the okras are done.
• Remove it from the heat and serve it with rice.

Tips

1. Make sure you don't burn the sesame seeds as they tend to roast fast. 
2. Make sure that you cook the okras on low heat as it would take time to get done. High heat would burn the okras.