Bharwan Bhindi Masala
35 minutes
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About Bharwan Bhindi Masala
Bharwan Bhindi Masala is a beloved Indian dish featuring tender okra stuffed and sautéed with an aromatic blend of spice powders. This semi-dry sabzi is both quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a flavorful lunch or dinner.
The spicy, generously oiled bhindi bursts with rich flavors in every bite, thanks to the combination of onion, ginger, green chilli, and garlic pastes. Each mouthful promises to awaken your taste buds and bring the authentic taste of Indian home cooking to your table.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total35 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 gm Okra
- 2 Onion chopped, medium sized
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1/4 tsp Chilli Paste hari mirch, green
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 1/4 Chillies pwr, red
- 1/4 tsp Degi Mirch
- 1/2 tsp Kitchen King Masala
- 1/4 tsp Mango dry pwr
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder haldi, pwr
- 1/2 tsp Coriander dhania, coriender pwr
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seed jeera, pwr
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida hing
- 3 tbsp Flour garam
- 1/4 cup Oil
Instructions
- Combine all the spices, besan, ginger, garlic, green chilly paste, 2 tbsp oil in a bowl and mix well.
- Wash, wipe dry and trim both the ends of the bhindi. Slit each bhindi vertically without breaking or cutting into two halves.
- Fill each bhindi with the besan mixture.
- In a pan, put oil and grated onion. Saute it for 5 min. Add pinch of salt, stuffed bhindi and saute for 2-3 min. Now, cover with lid and cook on low heat till done.
- Serve bharwan bhindi hot with chapaties.
Recipe Notes
You can prepare stuffing in advance and store it in airtight container in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Additional Tips
- For perfectly crisp bhindi, thoroughly pat the okra dry with a kitchen towel before stuffing and cooking—any moisture can make the dish slimy.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) or a squeeze of lemon juice to the stuffing mixture for a subtle, zesty kick.
- To make this dish vegan-friendly, ensure you use oil instead of ghee and double-check that your spice blends (like garam masala) contain no dairy derivatives.
- Leftover Bharwan Bhindi Masala can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a pan to maintain its texture, avoiding the microwave which may make the okra soggy.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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This is delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
This looks incredible! I need to try it.
This looks so tasty! Thank you.
I’m eager to make this recipe!