I have a huge respect and admiration for Rajasthani Cuisine for the simple reason that despite the lack of fresh vegetables owing to the hard terrain the people of that region still manage to dish out such delectable dishes that are not only tasty but also happens to be very healthy. This is one such recipe that is passed down to us over many generations. I make it often, as Arun loves Okra / Bhindi very much. In fact he loves it so much that he eats it raw. I have to shoo him away often and keep an eye on the cut okra else there will not be enough left to cook.
Besanwali Bhindi (Printable Recipe)
You’ll need:
| Ladies Finger / Okra | – | 1/2 Kgs |
| Besan / Kadalai Maavu | – | 1 cup |
| Red chilli powder | – | 2 – 3 tsp |
| Coriander Powder | – | 2 tsp |
| Turmeric Powder | – | 1/2 tsp |
| Amchur Powder | – | 1 tsp |
| Omam / Ajwain | – | 1/4 tsp |
| Cumin Seeds | – | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | – | to taste |
| Oil | – | 5 tbsp |
Method:
Wash and wipe the okra. Trim both the ends. Cut them into two or you can also use it as whole. Make a slit in the center with a sharp knife and keep aside.
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In a bowl mix together besan, spice powders, omam, a tsp of oil and salt together. Sprinkle water little by little and mix into a dough.
Proceed to stuff the okra with this dough through the slit made while trying to keep it intact in the process.
Heat a flat skillet with oil. Add cumin and when it crackles arrange the stuffed okras one next to the other. Add if there is any stuffing left over on it and close with a lid. Cook over medium flame while turning the okras now and then to get it cooked on all sides.
The end dish is totally left to your choice. Some prefer it to be roasted well and crisp and others prefer it soft and to keep the color of the okra unchanged. So continue to cook to your choice.
Actually these stuffed okras go well with both rice and also with rotis.
Notes:
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good one radhika !
Perfect and tempting dish.. yummy 🙂
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Mom made this today for lunch!!! Your version looks fantastic & mouthwatering too..This is the best bhindi dish for us..Not fond of bhindi curries too much as you dont get that good taste…
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That’s an awesome recipe with bhendi….
Hmm my favourite veggie. Love this. Bookmarking it.
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Yummy bhindi..tempting..
quite an interesting and yummy recipe. nicely done radika
Bhindi looks very flavourful Radhika! There are very few ways we know to cook it in Mangalore..usually in a gravy or a simple steamed form with coconut garnishing – called the foogath or thel piav. I dont know to make bhindi varieties even though I love it, thanks for sharing this lovely recipe!!
Lovely!!!! In gujrat some people called it “Akhkha Bhindi”
Looks so delicious …I love this …
Radhika
Fabulous recipe!!
I love Bhindi’s cooked this way. Hope you’ll try out the gujarati style of making whole Bhindi – quite similar but adding dhana/jiru to the besan and warming the spices and flour before filling the bhindis.I adore your pictures!!
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very tempting and mouthwatering bhindi !!
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fav bhindi recipe indeed. love its look.
wow….looks tempting and healthy recipe.. looks perfect !!
Would love to try this.. looks super tempting…
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simply delicious!
Love this version, beautifully done.
lovely fry…looks so inviting…
I love these stuffed bhindi..
looks delicious.bookmarked this one…
Tempting dish..my favorite..yum
Superb and tempting. We use the same ingredients but prepare in slightly different way. I like this version too.
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Bookmarked your recipe!
looks yummy!
tempting fry book marked it dear…
ur pics r always a feast to the eyes Radhika!!!simply bful….
one of my fav veggies n u hv made it so so tempting…..yummo
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This is an all time favorite.. looks spicy and wonderful..
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I have tried a recipe once, but dint turn out good,yours looks very nice…should try this way
Looks delicious loved the recipe Radhika:)
Very interesting and quite a different dish, cant wait to try..
Bendi curry looks really yum.