Stuffed Okra / Bhindi Fry

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Okra known in many languages as Ladies’ Fingers, Vendakkai, Bhendi, Bhindi, Bendakaya or Gumbo.


Recently I watched Programme in You Tube called “ Paarambariya Maruthuvam”, 
Click here to see this wonderful programme (worth watching)  where in herb specialist Sakthi Subramaniyam Guruji explained about Okra’s nutrition benefits and I was surprised to know its rich source health benefits compounds like: Protein, Zinc, copper, potassium, Vitamins A, K, magnesium, calcium and also act as medicine for blood cancer, skin disease, infertility and anti diabetic.... the list is goes on…  Okra is very low in calories and dense with nutrients.

I was not much fan of this vegetable so far, but this programme has changed my mind set and started to intake this vegetable in all forms.

Here is one such interesting recipe in Maharashtraian Style. Bhindi is stuffed with roasted ground nut powder and besan flour with spices and shallow fried in medium flame. Stuffed Bhindi/Okra Fry curry is very easy to make and suitable to be served as main dish.




Ingredients:
Okra/Lady Finger/Bhendi – 12 to 15 nos.
Besan Flour/ Bengal Gram Powder – 3 tbsp
Roasted Ground nut Powder – 2 tbsp
Garlic and Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
Garam Masala – 2 tsp ( you will get it in Indian Store)
Cumin seeds power – ¼ tsp
Coriander Powder – ¼ tsp
Red Chili Power – ¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
Salt to Taste
Oil fry shallow fry – 2 tbsp

Method:

Take a big plate add above masala ingredients as per picture showed in this picture









Mix it nicely with a drop of oil











Wash the okra nicely and with help of paper towel wipe excess moisture on okra.
Chop off the tips and slit the okra and fill the okra with Masala mixture








Heat a pan with 1 tbsp of oil and add the stuffed okra and cook in medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes.






Stir fry in between and check if bhendi changes color to slight brown,then switch off the gas

Transfer it to serving plate and enjoy the super healthy dish with chapati/roti







Serving: Serve with chapati/roti with curd garlic raita.



Note:
If you want more Masala crispy version- Add onion and extra Masala mixture into seasoning oil and then add stuffed okra and shallow fry it.


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Namak Paare/ Matri

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Namak Paare/ Matri , an authentic snack from North India. In just few ingredients you can prepare this savory snack.  You can have this snack any time of a day and year. It tastes best when served with hot coffee or tea.


Ingredients:

Maida/ All Purpose Flour – 1 Cup
Carom Seeds/Ajwain – ½ tsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Clarified Butter/ Butter – 1 tbsp
Water -1/4 cup
Chaat Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Oil - for Frying

Method:

Step 01) Take a bowl add one cup of maida/All purpose flour, carom seeds and salt and mix it well


Step 02) Add clarified butter and mix well till it coats nicely with the flour


Step 03) Add water little at a time and knead. (Dough should be little stiff so use very little water) add ½ tsp butter in the end and knead and cover it with lid. Let dough rest for 10 to 15 mins

Step 04) Make a small size ball from the dough, grease it with pinch of butter and roll like chapati/Indian bread –just a little thicker than regular chapati

Step 05) Grease the knife with little butter and cut them in to strips and give shape as diamond or long pieces


Step 06) Heat oil in a pan for frying, once it is hot enough drop the little pieces and press them little so it dunks nicely with oil and fry them till all the pieces turns to golden color and transfer it to paper issue to absorb the excess oil


Step 07) Follow the step from 4 to 6 till you consume all the dough.





Serving:  Sprinkle some chaat Masala powder on matri before serving. Enjoy your snack time!:)



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