Stuffed Bheendi Fry/ Stuffed Okra

Ingredients:


Sambar Powder - 4 tsb
Besan - 1 1/2 tsb
Amchoor powder - 1 tsb
Salt to taste
Bheendi - 20
Lemon juice - 2 tsb
Water as required
Onions Sliced - 1 full
Chopped Coriander / Cilantro - handfull
Sesame seeds - 1 tsb
Oil - 2 tsb
Curry leaves - handfull


Method:


1) Take a pan and fry Besan on low flame until it changes its color and keep aside.
2) Take a bowl and add Sambar powder , Besan , Amchoor powder , Sesame seeds, salt and mix well.
3) Add lime juice and water and mix well till it becomes a thick paste.
4) Besan acts as a binding material.
5) Make a slit on one side of the bheendi and keep aside.
6) Heat 1 tsb oil in a pan and stir fry the Bheendi by closing the lid for 5 min and cook till they become soft.
7) Take the Bheendi from the pan and keep aside and let them cool.
8) Stuff the mixture in to the Bheendi and keep aside.
9) Add oil to the pan and fry onions and curry leaves till golden brown.
10) Place the Bheendi such that the masala is upwards in the pan.
11) Sprinkle little water and cook for 5 min by closing the lid.
12) Sprinkle water at priodic intervals and cook for 15 min.
13) Once its cooked garnish with Cilantro and serve hot with Rice.