Bharwa Bhindi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Bharwa Bhindi
Description
Bharwa Bhindi features fresh okra, carefully prepared by trimming and making a slit along each pod for stuffing. The filling combines roasted ground peanuts with aromatic Indian spices such as Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and fresh cilantro, seasoned with kosher salt. The stuffed okras are cooked gently in oil on medium heat, allowing the spices to infuse into the vegetable without splitting the pods. The peanuts add a nutty crunch that contrasts with the soft cooked okra. Stirring is kept minimal to maintain the shape of the stuffed okras and to develop a light crust on the surface.
The cooking approach emphasizes drying the okra well before cutting and using a dry cutting board to prevent slime. The dish is served hot, making it a flavorful vegetable accompaniment that showcases the earthy taste of okra enhanced by the spicy, aromatic peanut stuffing. This method keeps the okra tender and avoids bitterness.
Pro tips include ensuring the okra is fresh and dry to keep the texture right, cooking uncovered to prevent sogginess, and limiting stirring to avoid breaking the stuffed pods. Leftover stuffing can be sprinkled on top towards the end of cooking for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra fresh
- 3 tablespoons peanuts coarsely ground, roasted
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ tablespoon cumin ground
- ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the okra. Cut the top and bottom off. Make a vertical slit on each okra, taking care not to split them in half.
- Make the stuffing by mixing ground peanuts, red chili powder, ground cumin ground coriander, turmeric, cilantro and salt.
- Fill the stuffing in the okra slit carefully making sure not to split them in half.
- Once all the okras are stuffed, add oil in a pan over medium heat. Save any leftover stuffing to the side.
- Add the stuffed okra to the pan and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes stirring gently a couple of times. If there is any leftover stuffing sprinkle it over the cooked okras and give it a gentle stir cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Use fresh okra and dry it thoroughly before cutting to reduce sliminess.
- Employ a dry cutting board and knife to maintain okra texture and prevent splitting.
- Cook the okras uncovered and stir gently to avoid breaking the stuffed pods.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1500IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 29.2mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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