Stuffed ( bhari hui) Bhindi

Cooking time: 30-40 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb Bhendi,washed
1 large onion, sliced finely
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp lemon juice

For stuffing:
1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp amchoor
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp saunf ( fennel)
2 tsp dhania powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp turmeric
salt to taste

Method:

1. Make one slit on each bhindi and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil and fry the stuffing masala till well browned. Not more than a minute.
3. Stuff each bhindi with this masala and keep the remaining aside.
4. Heat the remaining oil, add the cumin seeds and when they splutter add the sliced onions.
5. When the onions start browning, add the remaining masala and the bhendi pieces.
6. Sprinkle some water and salt and cook covered on a low flame for 30 minutes.
7. Keep turning occassionally.
8. When the bhendi is done, take off the stovetop and sprinkle the lemon juice. Mix well. Serve hot with chapati /rice and dal.