Flour Stuffed Bhindi

 

Ingredients:

Bhendi 15 – 20
Besan / Gram Flour 4 Tbsps
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp
Plain Thick Yogurt 1 Tbsp
Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp
Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to Taste

Talimpu:

Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal 1/4 tsp
Oil 2 tsps

Method of preparation:

Wash thoroughly and pat dry bhendi.
Remove ends and slit the bhendi vertically keeping the ends intact.
In a mixing bowl, mix together besan, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, red chili powder and salt.
Prepare the mixture into thick paste. Adjust yogurt or besan if necessary.
Stuff the bhendi with the prepared besan paste.
Heat oil in a wide pan on medium heat, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When mustard seeds start spluttering, carefully add the stuffed bhendi.
Cook covered for around 5 minutes until bhendi pieces turn little soft.
Uncover and fry the cooked bhendi until it gets light golden all around the edges.
Roast bhendi to the required preference and remove from heat.
Serve flour stuffed bhendi with plain steamed rice, or with roti or chapathi.