સરળ રીતે ભરેલા ભીંડા નું શાક | Bharela BHinda Nu Shak | Stuffed bhindi | Bhinda Nu shak Banavani Rit

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: roasted chickpeas

Sunflower seeds provide a nutty flavor while being lower in calories.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Flaxseeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

coriander powder

🥗Healthier: fresh coriander

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Fresh coriander adds brightness while dried parsley is more economical.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can provide a similar flavor profile.

Take a mixer jar and add any type of gram flour (gathiya) to grind it well.

Add roasted peanuts and white sesame seeds to the mixer jar and crush them coarsely.

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed peanuts and sesame seeds with turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and crushed garlic (1 tablespoon).

Add finely chopped green chilies and salt to taste.

Add lemon juice to the mixture; if lemon is unavailable, you can use amchur powder instead.

Add jaggery to the mixture to help it mix well; if you don't use jaggery, you can substitute with powdered sugar.

Add a little oil to the mixture and mix everything together.

Select okra that is firm and not too seedy; wash and dry the okra thoroughly.

Cut off the tops and make a slit lengthwise without cutting through.

Stuff the okra with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring it is tightly packed to prevent it from opening during cooking.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds; let them crackle.

Once the mustard seeds crackle, add the stuffed okra to the pan.

Cook the okra on low flame, gently turning it to avoid breaking it.

After a while, add finely chopped tomatoes to the pan; if you have sour tomatoes, they can help reduce the sliminess of the okra.

Add a little lemon juice on top of the tomatoes to enhance the flavor.

Stir gently and let the okra cook on low flame without covering the pan.

After some time, check the okra and stir gently to ensure even cooking.

Add salt according to the taste, considering the salt already added in the spice mixture.

If needed, sprinkle additional red chili powder and coriander powder for extra flavor.

Let the okra cook until it is soft and the spices have melded well with it.

Serve the hot stuffed okra with roti, yogurt, salad, and papad.

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