Bharwa Bhindi Recipe | Bharli Bhendi | Stuffed Okra Recipe
Have you ever tried Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)? A simple, flavourful and classic dish made with Bhindi (Okra), Besan (Gram Flour) and aromatic spices!This is a vegan, beginner-friendly, no onion no garlic (satvik), side dish perfect for everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Bhindi (Okra)
- 1/2 cup Roasted Besan (Gram Flour)
- 2 tablespoons Roasted Peanut Powder (Kut)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Powder
- 2 tablespoons Amchur powder OR Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Til)
- Salt to taste
- 4-5 tablespoons Oil, to shallow fry
Instructions
To Roast Besan ( Gram Flour)
- In a thick bottom pan or kadhai add gram flour (besan) and roast it on a low flame till it leaves its aroma. Once roasted, set aside to cool it down completely.
Making Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)
- Wash and pat dry bhendi / okra.
- Cut the edges and make a slit in between.
- In a bowl add besan (gram flour), roasted peanut powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, raw mango powder (amchur powder), white sesame seeds and salt and mix well.
- Check for seasoning.
- Stuff this besan filling into the slit bhindi.
- In a pan add oil and place the stuffed bhindi /okra in a single layer. Make sure not to cover the pan.
- Drizzle oil over the bhendis. After every 3-4 minutes keep flipping the okra until done to make sure it is cooked evenly from all the sides.
- This takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Make sure to cook on low flame as possible as we do not want the bhindi or the masala to burn.
- Use the tip of knife to check if the okra is cooked or not.
- If the knife goes across the okra without resistance that means bhindi is cooked perfectly.
- Transfer the stuffed okra into a plate.
- Serve as it is as a snack or as a side dish with meals.