Bharvan ( stuffed ) Bhindi( okra)!!

STUFFED BHINDI!
This is a very tasty dish that I learnt from my neighbour friend . Very easy to make and we don't have to deal with the bhindi getting gluey while cooking.:) It takes about 45 minutes to cook this dish including the preparation time.

You will need:
1 lb whole bhindi( okra)

For stuffing:

2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp fennel powder
1/2 tbsp mango powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
Salt to taste


Method:

Wash and dry the bhindi(okra) well. Slowly and carefully make a small lenthwise slit on each of the bhindi(okra) with a knife so that it opens up well.

Mix all the above ingredients listed under the stuffing . Slowly fill each of the slit bhindi(okra) with the stuffing mixture and keep aside.

Now heat about 2tbsp of oil in a pan. Then one by one place the stuffed bhindi(okra) into the pan and shallow fry it by adding little more oil if you need. Close the lid and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 min. Then slowly turn each bhindi(okra) and see to it that it is cooked on all sides properly. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes for all of it to get cooked.

Transfer it from the pan into a serving dish and relish it with either chapatis or as a side dish with rice.