Stuffed Lady Fingers

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Enjoy this simple and spicy Stuffed lady fingers with the lady fingers or bhindis slit and then stuffed with a masala filling. The bhindis are then stir fried and served hot with roti.

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Stuffed Lady Fingers recipe - How to make Stuffed Lady Fingers

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Sabzis, Curries

Preparation Time: 10 Cooking Time: 45 min Total Time: 55 mins 4
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Ingredients

1/2 kg ladies finger (bhindi)
1 1/2 cups grated coconut
1/4 tbsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 to 3 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chillies
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 to 3 tbsp coriander (dhania) leaves
2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Method

Wash the lady fingers.
Slit them vertically but not completely.
Mix coconut, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, red chilli powder, sugar and coriander powder to make a filling mixture.
Lightly stuff the lady fingers with half of the mixture.
Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan, add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
When the seeds start crackling, add the green chillies.
Add the stuffed lady fingers and the lemon juice.
Cover and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining stuffing mixture.
Stir gently. cover and cook further for 20-25 minutes or till the lady fingers are tender.
Serve hot.