BESANWALI BHINDI

BESANWALI BHINDI
Cripy and spicy lady finger recipe - Marwari Style
Preparation Time : 15-20 minutes
Cooking Time : 15-20 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Gram flour (besan) 1/4 cup

Ladyfingers (bhindi), small 400 grams

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

Roasted cumin powder 1 1/2 teaspoons

Amchur powder 1 teaspoon

Fennel seeds (saunf), crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons

Red chilli powder to taste

Coriander powder 1 tablespoon

Oil 4 tablespoons

Onion seeds (kalonji) 1/2 teaspoon

Shallots 8-10

METHOD
Trim the lady fingers and make a slit on one side without cutting through.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. 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. Heat the remaining oil in a kadai, add onion seeds and sauté till fragrant. Add shallots and sauté for one minute. Add gram flour and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the stuffed lady fingers and mix. Lower the heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till the lady fingers get cooked and turn crisp. Serve hot.