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Bharwa Bhindi
Okra stuffed with ground peanuts, turmeric and red chili powder and pan fried over medium heat for a crispy flavor-bursting side dish to enjoy with fluffy roti's.
Servings: 4
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 3 tablespoons coarsely ground roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the okra. Cut the top and bottom off. Make a vertical slit on each okra, taking care not to split them in half.
- Make the stuffing by mixing ground peanuts, red chili powder, ground cumin ground coriander, turmeric, cilantro and salt.
- Fill the stuffing in the okra slit carefully making sure not to split them in half.
- Once all the okras are stuffed, add oil in a pan over medium heat. Save any leftover stuffing to the side.
- Add the stuffed okra to the pan and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes stirring gently a couple of times. If there is any leftover stuffing sprinkle it over the cooked okras and give it a gentle stir cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. Enjoy hot!
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Notes
Pro Tips:
- Use Fresh Okra for this recipe instead of frozen
- Dry the okra really well before cutting
- Use a dry cutting board and knife
- Cook uncovered
- Do not over stir while cooking
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 29.2mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
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