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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Stir Fried Bhindi

Ingredients
    
Okra / bhindi     400 grams
Pomegranate seeds (anardana)     2 tablespoons
Red chilli powder     1 teaspoon
Coriander powder     1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder     1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder     1/2 teaspoon
Salt     to taste
Oil     1/2 cup
Onions, sliced thinly     2 medium
Lemon juice     1 tablespoon

Method
  • Wash, wipe and trim ladyfingers. Make a deep slit on one side of the ladyfinger to create a pocket.
  • Mix red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt with four tablespoons of oil to make a thick paste
  • Stuff the lady's fingers liberally with this masala paste.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté onions for two to three minutes or until translucent. 
  • Gently slide in the stuffed ladyfingers and pomegranate seeds and cook on medium heat for five minutes turning them occasionally. 
  • Sprinkle lemon juice and serve hot.

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