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Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)

  • 45 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as bharwan bhindi, bharwa bhindi, bhareleli bhendi · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesVeganLow carbDairy-free

Bharli bhindi is Maharashtrian okra stuffed with roasted peanut, sesame, coconut and goda masala, cooked till crisp. Medium-spicy side, serves 4, 45 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items

4 people
  • Ladies Finger500 grams
  • Roasted Peanuts60 grams
  • White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
  • Garlic12 grams
  • Coconut (Grated)40 grams
  • Goda Masala2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1 grams
  • Jaggery3 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Asafoetida0.5 grams

Contains: groundnut, wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy304kcal1216kcal
Protein7.4g30g
Carbohydrate18g71g
Fat25g99g
Fibre7.3g29g
Sugar3.9g16g

Cookd masalas for ladies finger

Method

  1. 1

    Wash the ladies finger and dry each one fully with a cloth. Cut off both ends and make a deep slit along one side, keeping the bottom joined.

    Ladies Finger

  2. 2

    Coarsely grind the roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and garlic in a mixer. Do not make a paste.

    Roasted PeanutsWhite Sesame SeedsGarlic

  3. 3

    Mix the ground peanuts with the grated coconut, goda masala, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, jaggery, salt and half the coriander leaves.

    Coconut (Grated)Goda MasalaRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderJaggerySaltCoriander Leaves

  4. 4

    Fill each ladies finger with the stuffing using your fingers. Keep the leftover stuffing aside.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a wide pan. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds, then add the asafoetida. Lay the stuffed ladies finger in one layer.

    OilMustard SeedsAsafoetida

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on low flame for 8 minutes, turning gently once, until half soft.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the leftover stuffing on top. Cook without the lid for 6 to 7 minutes, turning gently, until the ladies finger is soft and the stuffing is golden and crisp. Top with the rest of the coriander leaves and serve with chapathi or bhakri.

Before you start

How long does Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)?
500 grams Ladies Finger, 60 grams Roasted Peanuts, 12 grams Garlic, 40 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 3 grams Jaggery, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bharli Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)?
About 304 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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