Stuffed Bhindi

This recipe is a must to try for all bhindi lovers...I know you're out there! It's a simple variation on the traditional Punjabi method of cooking okra and the result is a delicious moreish dish that is best served with hot chappatis! Check it out:

Serves 4

What we need:
1 lb washed and dried fresh okra
2 onions sliced
8 cherry tomatoes (halved)
Masala Powder: 1-2 tsp Salt (Or according to taste)
2 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Mango powder (amchur)
Pinch of Asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp Cumin powder
4 tbsp Olive oil

How we do:

• Mix the dry spices listed above, together
• Slit each bhindi in the middle vertically and carefully fill each one with the the mixed spices
• Heat the oil in a open pan. Add the bhindi and onions and begin to continuously stir on medium heat. After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes and continue to stir for another 5 minutes or until soft and fully cooked.
• BALLE BALLE You're Done!!! Enjoy :)
  

Punjabi Bhindi Masala (Okra)

Today's recipe is a Punjabi classic. Bhindi is a great vegetarian dish that doesn't require too many ingredients. Extremely nutritious too-okra is rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin C and is a good source of dietry fibre. All in all a very simple, nutritious, tasty entree!

Serves 4

What we need:
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 lb okra
1 onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp salt
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp haldi (turmeric powder)
handful of chopped cilantro

How we do:

• Heat the oil in a non stick pan. Now add the cumin seeds
  
• When they begin to sizzle, place the onions and okra in the pan and add salt. Mix well and cook on medium heat for approx 10-12 minutes
• Continuously stir and when the okra stops sticking to the pan, add the tomato and puree and the rest of the spices
• Mix well and then add the chopped cilantro
• BALLE BALLE! You are done and ready to chow down. Best served with hot chapatis!