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I'd wanted to try the stuffed variety of okra since long. Finally, I did. Here's my recipe. Its simple, easy and quick to make - as usual. And tastes yummy!

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Ingredients:
400 gm Okra (bhindi)
1 onion, cut length wise and thin

For the filling:
1 teaspoon jeera powder
1 teaspoon amchoor powder
1 teaspoon dhania powder (coriander powder)
1/2 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder)
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)

For garnishing:
Ginger pieces, peeled and soaked in water
Fresh coriander, finely chopped.

Method:

1. Wash and cut the ends of okra.
2. Slit it along it length and remove all the seeds. Keep aside.
3. Melt the ghee (1 tablespoon) and mix all the ingredients mentioned above for filling. Mix well.
4. Fill the slit okras with the above filling.
5. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of ghee in a kadhaai, or deep frying pan.
6. Place the okras gently and fry them for 5-6 minutes.
7. Add the onions and fry for another half a minute. (the onions should remain crisp.)
8. Remove from fire, and squeeze the ginger juice all over the okra.
9. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander, and its ready to serve!

Serving suggestion - Serve with hot rotis or parathas.

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