Bharwan Bhindi | Crispy Stuffed Ladyfinger

Ingredients

Bhindi or Bendakaya – 8 -10 nos.
Flax seed powder – 1 tbsp.
Idli podi – 2 tbsp.
Chutney podi – 1 tbsp.
Cumin powder – 1 tsp.
Coriander powder – 1 tsp.
Oil – 1 or 2 tbsp. , more if required to get desired consistency of mix
Salt – to taste

Method

1. Wash, clean and dry the bhindi. Make a slit through the centre of the bhindi and keep aside.
2. In a small bowl, take all the powders and mix well. Add in the oil to make a paste.
3. Fill in the slit bhindi with the powder mix and keep aside.
4. Now in a shallow fry pan, add a little oil and once hot, put in the bhindi and cover. If more mix is left, add that in.
5. After a couple of minutes, remove lid and carefully turn the bhindi over to cook on the other sides.
6. Once the bhindi is cooked, remove lid, fry for a minute and switch off the stove.
7. Eat the bharwan bhindi with hot rice and dal.

For more recipes on Bhindi / Bendakaya / Ladyfinger, check out the ones below…..

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2. Bendakaya Onion Tomato Masala
3. Ladyfinger Coconut Masala Fry
4. Bhindi Do Pyaaza
5. Bhindi in Curd Gravy
6. Ladyfinger Fry with Chana Flour
   
7. Ladyfinger n Potato Masala Curry