I have been trying out different recipes with Okras since a while now. Of course, that is because my husband loves this vegetable. So, a few days ago he asked me to make stuffed okra. And I went about in search of a perfect recipe. The neighbor came to my rescue and this one is her masterpiece.
Stuffed Okra or Bharwan Bhindi is a dry, shallow fried spice-masala filled okras. The okras are slit and the spice masala is filled in. Once the okra cooks with masala, it gives an amazing flavor. This version is a no onion-no garlic recipe and can hence be had during your fasting days.
Okras can be prepared in different styles – chopped, fried or combined with other vegetables. Some popular South Indian style okra preparations include Stir Fried Okras and Hyderabadi Bhindi. Stuffing and stir frying the okras is a popular North Indian technique of cooking okras.
Recipe for Stuffed Okra Fry:
This is an easy version of Bharwan Bhindi where the stuffing contains only spice masala. You can also try adding gram flour (besan), grated coconut and ground peanuts.
Ingredients
- 20-25 fresh okras
- 1tsp coriander powder
- ½tsp red chili powder
- ½tsp turmeric powder
- 1tsp fennel seed powder
- 1tsp dry mango powrder
- 3tbsp oil
- ½tsp cumin seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Coriander leaves, finely chopped, a handful
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the okras.
- Cut off the head and bottom tip. Make a small slit in the middle careful not to split into half.
- Add all the spice powders and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Stuff the spice masala in each of the okras.
- In a pan, add oil and crackle cumin seeds.
- Place the okras and cook in low heat for about ten minutes, stirring in between.
- Add coriander leaves and mix well. Serve hot.
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Monika says
September 18, 2017 at 2:46 pmToo good btw how do u click such awesome pics …..that was yummy bhindi …..i am just going to wash bhindi n will prepare it in evening today
CREATIVE LIFE STAR says
February 6, 2017 at 8:46 pmVery amazing Okra veggie.
Jaibala Rao says
January 13, 2017 at 12:04 pmOh! S loves Bhindi. I am going to try this soon. At least this will make it more intersting.
Shalini says
January 14, 2017 at 2:46 pmOh, I hated bhindi until recently. 🙂
Please try and let me know how it turned out.
Beat About the Book says
December 13, 2016 at 7:46 pmOoh this is the famous Okra veggie. It looks delicious and I love the flavour of fennel.
Deepa says
December 9, 2016 at 11:52 pmOh this recipe reminded me of my mom as she used to make it in the exactly same way but she also used to add onions to it. I also try it but never comes out as good as hers. BTW, bharwan Bhindi is my favourite 🙂
Alana says
December 9, 2016 at 4:43 pmPinning this on my Indian recipes board. We used to grow our own okra years ago; it has such a beautiful flower. Too cold where we live now.
Z says
December 9, 2016 at 9:44 amThis is my absolute fav! Actually I’m such a foodie, 8its hard to pick out what are my favs. But, bhindi or okra is love!
The pics are so good, looks like I can take a bite already 🙂
Rohan Kachalia (@rohank01) says
December 9, 2016 at 9:43 amI love bhindi in whatever form it is and this dish looks so tempting! Bookmarking this pots, Shalini. 🙂
Amrita says
December 8, 2016 at 10:29 pmI first made it in a microwave .The most difficult part if it for me was stuffing it.Love your no onion recipe.Will try.
Modern Gypsy says
December 8, 2016 at 7:22 pmI love okra, and this recipe sounds really good! I’m going to try it out for sure, soon!!
Soumya says
December 8, 2016 at 6:54 pmI normally stuff my bhindis with a stuffing of coconut, tamarind, salt, sugar, chillipowder, all ground coarsely in the mixer. It is delicious too. You should try that out!
Shalini says
December 8, 2016 at 6:58 pmThanks Soumya. I will definitely try your version next time 🙂