Besanwali Bhindi

Ingredients list for Besanwali Bhindi

• 1/4 cup Gram Flour
• 400 grams Ladyfingers small
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Amchur powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds (saunf) crushed
• to taste Red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion seeds (kalonji)
• 8-10 Shallots

Method

1. Trim the lady fingers and make a slit on one side without cutting through.
2. Take salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, amchur, fennel seeds, red chilli powder and coriander powder in a small bowl and mix.
3. Fill this mixture into the slits. Sprinkle the remaining mixture (if any) over the lady fingers and add a tablespoon of oil. Mix and set aside.
4. Heat the remaining oil in a kadai, add onion seeds and sauté till fragrant. Add shallots and sauté for one minute.
5. Add gram flour and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the stuffed lady fingers and mix.
6. Lower the heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till the lady fingers get cooked and turn crisp. Serve hot.

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