Indian Food and Meal Ideas
Bharva Bhindi

For the ladyfnger lovers. Ladyfingers stuffed with sweet and spicy masala.
For US to UK equivalents see this rough guide

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 lb Bhendi, washed
• 1 large onion , sliced finely
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• For stuffing:
• 1 1/2 tsp red chili pwd
• 1 tsp amchoor
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp saunf(fennel)
• 2 tsp dhania pwd
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste

Method:

Make one slit on each bhendi and set side.
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil and fry the stuffing masala till well
browned. Not more than a minute.
Stuff each bhendi with this masala and keep the remaining
aside.
Heat the remaining oil, add the cumin seeds and when they splutter add the sliced onions.
When the onions start browning, add the remaining masala
and the bhendi pieces.
Sprinkle some water and salt and cook covered on a low
flame for 30 minutes.
Keep turning occassionally.
When the bhendi is done, take off the stovetop and sprinkle
the lemon juice.Mix well.
Serve hot with chapati/rice and dal.

As with all recipes which involve cooking and baking a sensible approach must be taken especially when dealing with warm or hot (temperature) ingredients. If you are unable to take due care, please do not attempt to make any of these recipes. All recipes are tried at your own risk.

For US to UK equivalents for food weights and measurements see this rough guide

Whilst these recipes may be freely used they may NOT be reproduced in any format (for example -electronic or paper based) without the website owners PRIOR agreement.