Vibrant Green Okra |
Cooking is an art that involves time and forbearance for the perfect balance of excellence and taste. I was wondering, does anyone feel as infuriated as I do about the sequence of cooking a dish and uncover on a plate without touching its limitations. Even a tiny herb can't be settled for less, I find that when edibles are cooked together in a certain way it brings out the x-factor of its own. This thought reminds me of Ratatouille – who is one of those characters who won't hog anything without checking its parameters. Why should we deal with the beautiful nature of goodies with a flat taste when the same item can be transformed into a delectable dose of happiness? Food doesn't call for exceptional ingredients, even an ordinary spice can change the flavor if cooked in a right proportion and approach.
Scrumptious Stuffed Okra / Bharela Bhinda
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: One hour
Serves: 2-3 persons
Ingredients:
1 large bowl okra, wash - cut its top and bottom and slit in
between
½ cup cooking oil
1 raw mango, the paste form – substitute can be 2 tablespoons
lemon juice or 2 tablespoons raw mango powder or 3 tablespoons of tamarind
sauce
1 tablespoon green chili paste, as per your spice meter
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder, optional
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon all spice powder
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
½ lemon
Method:
- In a bowl, add 4 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, green chilies and garlic paste, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon all spice powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and raw mango paste. Mix well into a smooth paste.
- With the help of a spoon, gently stuff this smooth paste inside the slit gap of okra. Leave the leftover mixture aside.
- In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, allow cumin seeds to sputter and lower down the flame.
- Place the stuffed okra and add leftover mixture. On a low flame, allow it to cook covered until they are completely done. Don’t forget to check and sauté in between. I like my okra to be slightly overcooked, you can cook as per your preference. This process may not take more than 20 minutes.
- Finalize by squeezing lemon and garnish it with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteI really want to try this 😍
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