Bharela Bhinda nu Shaak or Bharwa Bhindi
Bharwa bhindi or bharela bhindi nu shaak is a delicious stuffed bhindi or okra recipe that is simple to make in 25 minutes! It is a bit crisp on the outside and gives a burst of flavor and spice from the masala stuffing. It is vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 179kcal
Equipment
- pan
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups okra (bhinda or bhindi) slits in middle, tops chopped off
- 1½ cup besan or chana no lot 170g
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp red chilli powder lal mirch
- 2 tbsp cumin-coriander powder dhana jeeru blend
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4½ tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds rai
- ¼ tsp asofetida hing
Instructions
- Mix the besan with spices and 1 tbsp of oil in a bowl in a bowl.
- Make a slit in the okras from top but leaving the tipped end closed. Stuff bhindis (okra) with the spiced mixture. Using hands makes it easier to stuff it better but a small spoon works too. Some spiced mixture will be left over.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium. Add mustard seeds. Once they begin popping add in asafetida. Add bhindis to pan and let cook. After a few minutes careful turn in pan to ensure they are the level of crispiness you like.
- Add remaining besan spiced mixture and gently toss to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until besan is cooked.
- Serve with roti/rotli or rice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to dry the bhindi well. Ideally out on a towel for an hour. This will help reduce slimey texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg