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bharva bhindi

Bharva Bhindi (Punjabi Stuffed Okra)

Sapana Behl
Super easy and very delicious stuffed okra aka bharva bhindi is a wonderful dish to enjoy with flatbread.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g okra/bhindi/ladyfinger
  • 4 green chilli

Spice Powders:

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilly powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried mango powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoon oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the dry spices and salt in a bowl and keep aside.
  • Wash and pat dry okra with the kitchen towel.
    bhindi stuffed with masala
  • Slit Vertically from the centre and fill the masala in it with the spoon. Repeat the same with remaining okra and green chilly.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add the stuffed okra. Stir-fry for 20-25 minutes till the okra becomes tender and crispy.
    bhindi
  • Stir ocassionally to avoid sticking at the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve hot with roti or paratha.

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Notes

  1. Adjust the spices as per your taste preferences.
  2. Make sure to wash and pat dry the okra.
  3. Mango powder helps to remove the gluey texture of okra, don't skip it.
  4. You can also stuff small baby onions and add them to the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 11.8gProtein: 2.9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1.8gSodium: 59mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 2.6gCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg
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