Okra Stuffed - Bhindi Bharwa

Ingredients:

1 pound Okra (Bhindi), washed and dried
3tbsp. oil
1tsp. cumin seeds (jeera)
1 medium sized onion, chopped
2 green chilies, seeded and chopped
3/4-inch ginger, finely chopped
A pinch of Asafetida powder
1 tomato chopped

Stuffing :

• 3 tsp. coriander powder
• 2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 2 tsp. ground fennel (saunf)
• 2 tsp. dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2tsp. chili powder or to taste
• Salt to taste

Preperation :

Cut the stalk of each okra and make lengthwise slit.
• Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well. Stuff each okra with the mixture.
• Sauté cumin with the little oil until it starts to crackle.
• Add onions, green chilies and ginger. Sauté till onion turns transparent, then put in asafetida and cook for a few seconds.
• Add tomato and cook until it turns pulpy.
• Add the okra and cook for 5 minutes until tender and well coated with the sauce (masala).
• Serve hot with chapati, paratha or rice.