Bharli Bhendi (Maharashtrian Stuffed Okra)
Maharashtrian-style stuffed okra — slit bhindi filled with a roasted poppy seed, coconut, and Kashmiri chilli paste, then shallow-fried until tender. Served with bhakri, jowar roti, or rice.
Ingredients
Main
- bhindi — 500 g (chopped)
- Sunflower Oil — 5 tbsp (whole)
- Turmeric Powder — 1 tsp (ground)
- Poppy Seeds (Gasagase) — 3 tbsp (whole)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- Fresh Coconut — 0.5 cup (grated)
- Tamarind (Block) — 1 tsp (whole)
- Kashmiri Mirch (Premium Silk Grade Powder) — 1 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
Tempering
- Asafoetida — 0.25 tsp (ground)
- Mustard Seeds (Black) — 0.5 tsp (whole)
Method
- To begin making the Bharli Bhendi recipe, firstly wash the bhindi thoroughly in sufficient water and drain.Wipe clean all the bhindi using a clean, dry kitchen cloth and cut off both the edges of the bhindi.
- Make a slit in the bhindi across the length ensuring that u do not cut the bhindi in half.Heat a small pan and dry roast the khus khus in a small kadai for about a minute.Switch off the heat and soak the khus khus in sufficient water for about 15 to 20 minutes approximately.
- Drain and keep aside till use.Grind together the grated coconut, khus khus, tamarind, turmeric powder, both the red chilli powders and salt to taste, using as little water as possible to get a thick paste.
- Add the mustard seeds and as soon as they splutter, add the asafoetida.Start adding the Bharli Bhendi little by little.
- Spread the remaining masala if any over the stuffed bhindi.
- Cover and cook for a while.
- This will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- After some time stir the Bharli Bhendi lightly.
- Cover and cook again for few minutes.Uncover the pan, and cook the Bhindi further for few minutes.
- This process will help prevent the bhindi from getting sticky and gooey.When the bhindi and masala are both cooked properly, turn off the flame and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Your Bharli Bhendi is ready to be servedServe Bharli Bhendi along with Maharashtrian Chawli Chi Usal Recipe and Phulka for a weekday meal along with your family.
Common questions
- Bharli Bhendi (Maharashtrian Stuffed Okra) ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- भरली भिंडी ko English mein Bharli Bhendi (Maharashtrian Stuffed Okra) likhte hain.
- Ek plate Bharli Bhendi (Maharashtrian Stuffed Okra) mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 278 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 55 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 35 min pakana.