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Masala Bhindi
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Masala Bhindi

18 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

492
Calories
6g
Protein
41g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Tamarind not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

1

Fry in oil and grind to a paste 1 onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup coconut, grated.

2

Now Make into a paste 1/2 cup tamarind juice and Salt to taste.

3

Thirdly, Grind into a paste 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 3 green chillies, chopped. 3 tbsps coriander leaves.

4

Cut off the tips and stalks of okra. Slit each down to 3/4th of it's length.

5

Mix all three ground pastes and stuff the bhindis with the mixture.

6

Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onion and fry till it's brown in colour.

7

Add turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste. Saute for a minute.

8

Arrange the stuffed bhindis over this masala. Cover with a deep lid and pour water into the lid.

9

Cook on a low flame till bhindis get softer. Serve hot with parathas.

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Category:Indian Recipes

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Category:Awadhi

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Category:Awadhi Vegetarian

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