Stuffed Bhindi

Stuffed bhindi is a very popular gujarati dish. It’s spicy, tangy and sweet, basically everything you could ask for. Made with easily available ingredients this dish is sure to be a hit!

What you need:

• 250 gms ladyfingers 
• 1/2 cup bengal gram flour
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida 
• 1 & 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp lime juice 
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp sugar
• salt to taste
• oil for shallow frying

Method:

1. Wash the ladies finger. Trim the ends and cut it into two. Slit them lengthwise. Keep them aside.
2. Heat a kadai or a pan and roast the besan till it is dry for about 3 to 4 minutes. Let it cool. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, coriander powder, cumin powder, sugar and lime juice. Mix well.
3. Fill the above prepared mixture into all the slit ladies finger. Keep the remaining masala aside.
4. Heat the oil, add the stuffed bhindi and remaining masala over it. Mix well and cover it with a lid for about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve hot.