BHINDI DO PYAZA(BHARWAN)

We all are making different type of bhindi(okra) but this is another tasty dish of bhindi.As name shows onion is dominating in this dish.

INGREDIENTS :Bhindi(lady fingers) 250 grams

Masalas for stuffings:

• Coriander seeds 2 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Chilli powder 1 teaspoon
• Dry mango powder 1 teaspoon
• Fennel seeds 1 tablespoon
• Fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil 2 tablespoon
• Salt to taste

Masalas for gravy:

• Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder 2 tablespoon
• Cumin powder 1 tablespoon
• Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
• Ginger+garlic paste 1 tablespoon
• Tomato 1 chopped
• Small onion or shallot 15 nos
• Salt to taste
• Oil 2 tablespoon
• Fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon
• Green chilli slit 2 nos
• Bay leaf 1
• For garnishing :
• Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• Grated ginger 1 tablespoon

METHOD  :

• Wash and pat dry lady fingers.Cut the head of lady fingers and make a slit in the middle of each,leaving one inch either end ,keep aside.
• To make stuffing spices ,dry roast coriander,cumin,fennel and fenugreek seeds.After cooling make a coarse powder and mix with turmeric,chilli ,dry mango powder and salt.
• Now stuff each lady fingers with spice powder.
• Heat the oil in a non stick pan and shallow fry all the lady fingers,keep aside.
• For the gravy ,heat the oil in a non stick pan,add bay leaf,green chillies and fenugreek seeds , sliced onion,then ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Now add all the powdered spices ,saute for 2 to 3 minutes,add tomatoes and salt,cook till tomatoes become softens.
• Add small onions(may cut the onions into half) and saute for 5 minutes ,add 1/2 cup of water.Cook till the moisture evaporates.
• Add fried lady fingers ,cover and cook for 2 minutes,turn off the flame

GARNISH WITH FRESH CORIANDER AND GRATED GINGER,SERVE HOT