Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)
Bharwa Bhindi, which means Stuffed Okra is a popular Indian side dish where the okra is stuffed with spicy & tangy masala filling. This vegan & gluten free dish is a perfect side with Indian roti or paratha, or even great to enjoy as an appetizer.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz Okra (Bhindi)
- 2 tbsp Oil (for frying )
- 1/2 Lime
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
- 1 tsp Dry Mango powder (Amchur)
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili powder (mild)
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash the bhindi with water and let it air dry. You can spread the bhindi on a kitchen towel to let it air dry. If you are in a hurry, wipe the bhindi with a paper towel to dry them completely.
- 2
Cut the tops, and slit each bhindi lengthwise. We still want the bhindi to be joined at one end.
- 3
In a bowl, mix all the stuffing spices.
- 4
Take one bhindi at a time and stuff it with the spice mix. Repeat with all the slit bhindi. Be generous when filling the bhindi, it is okay with some masala falls out.
- 5
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Use a pan large enough to fit the bhindi in a single layer.
- 6
Place the stuffed bhindi in the pan. Let it heat for couple of minutes, then lower the heat. Cover the pan. Then open and flip the bhindi every 2-3 minutes until they are cooked. This will take about 12-15 minutes.
- 7
Place the stuffed okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360F for 12 mins. Remove the basket at about 8 minutes to flip the okra.
- 8
Bharwa bhindi is ready to be served. We enjoy it with a generous squeeze of lime juice on top. Serve with hot roti or paratha, or just enjoy it as an appetizer.