Indian Vegetables Recipes - Spiced Okra (Bhindi Bharwan) Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz (350 g) okra (ladies' fingers), washed and dried

• 3 tablespoons oil

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 green chilies, deseeded and minced

• 3/4 tablespoon minced ginger

• Pinch of asafetida powder

• 1 medium tomato, diced

Spice Mixture

• 3 teaspoons ground coriander

• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

• 2 teaspoons ground fennel

• 2 teaspoons dried mango powder (amchoor)

• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons water

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Method:

1. Combine the Spice Mixture ingredients. Cut the stalk off each okra and make a lengthwise slit. Fill each okra with the Spice mixture and set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the cumin seeds for 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to crackle and are aromatic. Add the onion, chilies and ginger and stir-fry until the onion turns transparent. Stir in the asafetida.

3. Add the diced tomato to the wok, simmer over low heat and stir for 5 to 10 minutes until the tomato turns pulpy. Add the stuffed okra and continue to simmer, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until tender and well-coated with the sauce. Serve with steamed rice.