Stuffed Okra (Bhindi) Fry Recipe

Okra is a kind of vegetable, where people either love it or simply dislike it to the core. Those who are loyal to okra, will take 1000 steps to prove that their loyalty is worth and I'm one of them ;) I observed that most of the people reject okra for its gooeyness. But there is always a solution...The below recipe is for okra lovers as well as those picky people.

Ingredients:

• Okra -  20nos medium size
• Turmeric Powder /Haldi - 1.5tsp
• Dry Mango Powder or Aamchur - 1.5tsp
• Tandori Masala Powder - 2tsp 
• Cumin Powder or Zeera Powder - 1.5tsp
• Coriander Powder or Dhania Powder - 1.5tsp
• Grated Coconut - 2tsp (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Oil -1tbs 

Procedure: 

1.  Mix all the above masala ingredients including salt 
2. Wash the okras and dry clean it with a kitchen towel or tissue
3. Cut the stalk of Okras and slit it vertically (length wise)
4. Stuff the okras one by one with the help of a knife or a spoon or simply the hands
5. Spread the oil in a heavy bottomed non-sticky flat pan and heat it on medium high. 
6. Of course one can also use heavy vessels 
7. Once the oil is ready simply spread all the stuffed okras in the pan and close the lid for about 3 minutes
8. Then roast it on the other side for few minutes until its cooked but don't close the lid.
9. Garnish the okra with the remaining masala and roast it once again for just half a minute.

Serve the hot stuffed okra fry with Chapati, Roti, Paratha or steamed rice. 

Note: I used dry coconut as it absorbs the moist and stickiness in the okra and keeps it dry.