Ingredients:
250 gms(or 1/2 lb)bhindi(ladies finger/okra)
1 green chilli,deseeded and chopped
1/2 inch ginger,finely chopped
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup gram flour(besan)
2 tablespoons groundnuts,coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cumin-coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon powder sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons coriander leaves,finely chopped
2 tablespoons dry coconut,grated
1 1/2 tablespoons+3 tablespoons oil salt
Directions:
1.Wash bhindi thoroughly in water and dry them using cloth or paper napkin.crush green chilli,ginger and garlic into paste using mixer or pestle and mortar.
2.Dry roast gram flour in a kadai(pan) over low flame until it turns light brown and nice aroma starts to come(approx. 4 to 5 minutes)stir constantly in between.
3.Transfer gram flour to a deep bowl.add crushed green chilli,ginger and garlic,crushed groundnut,sesame seeds,cumin-coriander powder,turmeirc powder,red chilli powder,garam masala,lemon juice,powder sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and salt.
4.Mix well using a spoon or hand to prepare a stuffing.
5.Remove top and tail section of each bhindi and slit it length wise from one side(make sure to not to cut it into two pieces.)take each bhindi and stuff it with approx.1/2 to 1 teaspoon stuffing(prepared in 3).
6.Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy based or non-stick pan(kadai)over medium flame.add cumin seeds;when they begin to crackle,add stuffed bhindi.sprinkle salt(only for bhindi because stuffing is already salted)over it and cook for a minute over medium flame.stir once in between.
7.Reduce flame to low,cover and cook until bhindi is tender and turns dark greeb for 5-6 minutes.turn them between 2-3 times to prevent sticking and burning.
8.Remove lid and ciik bhindi for a minute over medium fleme.
9.Sprinkle coriander leaves and leftover stuffing masala over it and mix well.
10.Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes;turn off flame.
11.Transfer bharwan bhindi to a serving bowl and garnish with grated coconut.serve as main dish with roti or naan.