Barwa bhendi
Barwa bhendi recipe in the curry category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 pound bhendi, washed
- 1 large onion, sliced finely
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For stuffing:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon amchoor
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel)
- 2 teaspoons dhania powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
Recipe method:
- Make one slit on each bhendi and set side.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and fry the stuffing masala till well browned. Not more than a minute.
- Stuff each bhendi with this masala and keep the remaining aside.
- Heat the remaining oil, add the cumin seeds and when they splutter add the sliced onions.
- When the onions start browning, add the remaining masala and the bhendi pieces.
- Sprinkle some water and salt and cook covered on a low flame for 30 minutes.
- Keep turning occassionally.
- When the bhendi is done, take off the stovetop and sprinkle the lemon juice. Mix well.
- Serve hot with chapati/rice and dal.