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 powder
• 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.