July

Stuffed Okra Curry

July

Stuffed Okra Curry

Okra is in season! Let's grab some and make an easy stuffed okra curry that goes well with roti or rice!

Ingredients:

  1. 450 grams okra/bhindi
  2. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  3. 4 tablespoons desiccated coconut powder
  4. 2 tablespoons coriander powder
  5. 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  6. 1 teaspoon dried mango powder also known as amchur
  7. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  8. 1 teaspoon garam masala
  9. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  10. 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  11. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Wash the okra (bhindi) and let it dry.
  2. I often use a paper towel to pat dry them.
  3. Then make a cut in each bhindi lengthwise without cutting through the entire length.
  4. They should still be joint at one end.
  5. Do this with every bhindi and then set them aside.
  6. To a large bowl add desiccated coconut powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, dried mango powder (amchur), red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and salt.
  7. Mix all the spices together with a spoon. Then add 2 teaspoons of oil to the stuffing and mix it well with the spices. The stuffing for the bhindi is now ready.
  8. Take one bhindi and stuff it with the prepared masala.
  9. Repeat with the remaining bhindis. Make sure to stuff them well with a generous amount of masala. Set them aside.
  10. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan on medium heat.
  11. Place the stuffed bhindi in a single layer in the pan. After 2 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
  12. After 2 minutes, open the pan and carefully flip each bhindi. Cover the pan again and flip the bhindi again after 2 minutes.
  13. Keep tossing the bhindi after every 2-3 minutes or so until it's tender and done. This will take around 15 minutes on low heat.
  14. Serve bharwa bhindi hot with roti or paratha. You can squeeze some lemon juice on top before serving for extra tang or also garnish with cilantro.