Masala Bhindi

Description

 * Ethnicity - Awadhi, North Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 1/2 kg tender okra (bhindi), washed and dried
 * 1 large Onion, chopped finely
 * 1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste
 * 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
 * 1 tsp garam masala powder
 * 2 tbsps oil
 * salt to taste

Mixture No. 1
 * 1 Onion, paste
 * 4 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/2 cup coconut, grated

Mixture No. 2
 * 1tsp. each ginger-garlic paste
 * 3 green chillies
 * 3 tbsp. coriander leaves

Mixture No. 3
 * 1/2 cup tamarind juice
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Fry in oil and grind to a paste 1 Onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup coconut, grated.
 * 2) Now Make into a paste 1/2 cup tamarind juice and salt to taste.
 * 3) Thirdly, Grind into a paste 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 3 green chillies, chopped. 3 tbsps coriander leaves.
 * 4) Cut off the tips and stalks of okra. Slit each down to 3/4th of it's length.
 * 5) Mix all three ground pastes and stuff the bhindis with the mixture.
 * 6) Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped Onion and fry till it's brown in colour.
 * 7) Add turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste. Saute for a minute.
 * 8) Arrange the stuffed bhindis over this masala. Cover with a deep lid and pour water into the lid.
 * 9) Cook on a low flame till bhindis get softer. Serve hot with parathas.