Masala Bhindi

== Description ==
* Ethnicity - Awadhi, North Indian
* Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
== Ingredients ==
* 1/2 kg tender okra (bhindi), washed and dried
* 1 large Onion, chopped finely
* 1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste
* 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
* 1 tsp garam masala powder
* 2 tbsps oil
* salt to taste
Mixture No. 1
* 1 Onion, paste
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup coconut, grated
Mixture No. 2
* 1tsp. each ginger-garlic paste
* 3 green chillies
* 3 tbsp. coriander leaves
Mixture No. 3
* 1/2 cup tamarind juice
* salt to taste
== Directions ==
# Fry in oil and grind to a paste 1 Onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup coconut, grated.
# Now Make into a paste 1/2 cup tamarind juice and salt to taste.
# Thirdly, Grind into a paste 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 3 green chillies, chopped. 3 tbsps coriander leaves.
# Cut off the tips and stalks of okra. Slit each down to 3/4th of it's length.
# Mix all three ground pastes and stuff the bhindis with the mixture.
# Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped Onion and fry till it's brown in colour.
# Add turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste. Saute for a minute.
# Arrange the stuffed bhindis over this masala. Cover with a deep lid and pour water into the lid.
# Cook on a low flame till bhindis get softer. Serve hot with parathas.
Category:Indian Recipes
Category:Awadhi Recipes
Category:Awadhi Vegetarian
Category:Tamarind Recipes
Category:Masala Recipes
Category:Garam masala Recipes
Category:Tamarind juice Recipes
Category:Turmeric Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Chile leaf Recipes
Category:Okra Recipes