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Achari Bhindi

Aanchal Gupta
Bhindi/okra stuffed with Achari Masala and seasoned with kalonji and Sauf tastes delicious with dal and rotis/rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Sides, Vegetables and Greens
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 pounds

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Small Bhindi/Okra/ladyfinger
  • 4 tbsp Achari Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Kalongi/Nigella seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Sauf/Fennel seeds
  • 3 tbsp Mustard oil or any oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash,dry,remove ends and slit the okra
  • Stuff the okra with Achari Masala
  • In a Heavy bottom pan/kadhai or cast iron pan, heat oil on High setting.
  • Put kalonji/nigella and sauf/fennel seeds in hot oil
  • Place the stuffed Okra in pan, slit side up
  • Lower flame to medium, cover and cook. Stir gently till bhindi/okra is cooked.
  • Serve with any dal and rotis.

Notes

Tastes best made in Mustard oil, but you can use any oil.The Achari Masala already has salt in it, so no additional salt is needed.
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