Recipe — Vegetable
Masale Wali Bhindi
Spiced Stuffed Okra — whole okra filled with a fragrant garlic spice paste
Ingredients
| Whole okra | ½ kg |
| Garlic | 2–3 cloves |
| Oil | 2 tsp + 2–3 tbsp for frying |
| Coriander powder | 1¼ tsp |
| Turmeric powder | ¼ tsp |
| Red chilli powder | ½ tsp |
| Dry mango powder (amchur) | ¼ tsp |
| Salt to taste | approx. 1 tsp |
Method
Wash and wipe the okra completely dry. Make a lengthwise slit in each piece of okra.
Make a paste of garlic. Add 2 tsp of oil, coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, and salt to the paste. Mix well. Stuff this mixture into each okra.
Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the stuffed okra. Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the okra is tender (approximately 20–25 minutes). Avoid stirring frequently as it may become sticky. Whole green chillies can also be added alongside the okra.
Serve hot with chappati.