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Bharela Bhinda

Bharela Bhinda

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Stuffed okra with spiced gram flour filling, Gujarati style.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 250g bhindi (okra) – washed, dried ' slit
  • 2 tbsp peanut powder (roasted ' ground)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp besan (gram flour)
  • 1 tsp sugar or grated jaggery
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp dhana jeeru (coriander-cumin powder)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp oil
  • A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
  • Few mustard ' cumin seeds for tempering
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep the Bhinda
  • Trim both ends. Slit each okra lengthwise without cutting through. Let them dry completely.
  • Make the Masala
  • Mix peanut powder, sesame, besan, turmeric, chili, coriander-cumin, salt, sugar/jaggery.
  • Add 1 tsp oil. Mix into a crumbly stuffing.
  • Stuff the Quiet Heroes
  • Fill each bhinda gently with the masala. Whatever’s left over? Don’t worry — it’ll join the party in the pan.
  • Cook With Patience
  • Heat oil. Add mustard, cumin, hing. Place bhindi carefully in a single layer.
  • Cover and cook on low, flipping gently until soft and slightly crisp.
  • Sprinkle leftover masala, stir once, and let it rest before serving.