Bharva Bhindi

Bharva Bhindi

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 chili pwd
1 tsp amchoor
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp saunf(fennel)
2 tsp dhania pwd
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste

Method:

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