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Stuffed Ladyfinger/Okra

Stuffed Ladyfinger/Okra

Published on March 23, 2014 | In | By
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Vendaikkai…Bhindi….Ladyfinger…Okra….many names for a quiet unassuming tiny green vegetable !
A huge favourite in all Indian homes…easy to clean and delicious when cooked well….the succulent Lady’s finger !!!! In other countries in the west,other than the chefs,many people hesitate to cook this nutritious vegetable because of the sliminess associated with it…but Indians have truly mastered the way of cooking the okra…in curries ,in masalas ,deep fried for a snack,this is definitely a veggie most Indians turn to while planning an Indian meal…it goes beautifully with heavy masalas but is also delicious cooked in a simple poriyal(cooked mildly with delicate spices )…this recipe is for a stuffed Ladyfinger,super easy to make and again suitable for a simple home lunch or as an accompaniment at a buffet table,this is slow cooked for about 30mts…as minimal oil is added and it needs to be taken off the fire when it’s soft but still has a bit of bite to it !…. I always remember our family physician who insisted that paruppu with vendaikkai (dhal with okra) was immediate brain food… and going by how highly intelligent we all are…I reckon he was right !!!

Ladysfinger fry

Another piece of info…kids tend to eat more of the veggie when cooked whole…ssshhh…our secret !

Note : 100g of Ladyfinger contains only 30 calories…high in Vitamins C,A,K,E and B complex,high in dietary fibre and iron,manganese,magnesium,zinc and calcium! It provides numerous benefits like glowing skin,protection foe bones and teeth,guards against lung and colon cancer,cavities in the teeth and reduces cholesterol…provided it’s not deep fried !The high amount of folate makes it ideal food for foetus development during pregnancy and also builds the immune system ! Such a tiny thing packs quite a punch !!!!

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Ingredients

  • Tender ladyfinger-20
  • Chilli powder-1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  • Salt
  • Veg oil-2 Tbsp
  • Coriander powder-2 tsp
  • Cumin powder- 2 tsp

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Instructions

  1. Cut both ends off the ladyfingers.
  2. Make a slit in the middle,not too deep and wide enough to stuff the masala
  3. Mix all the powders with the oil ,into a dish and taste...it has to be a bit salty and spicier than usual...adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Using a small spoon...fill the slits with the masala,the remaining masala can be smeared on the top.
  5. Set aside
  6. Put a pan on the hob,place the veg inside side by side and turn on the flame to a low simmer
  7. Once the veg starts searing,keep turning it gently...close with a lid and let cook very slowly,open after 5 mts to gently turn....the oil in the masala is enough,there is no need for any oil to be added further.
  8. Continue cooking until soft,if the masala catches to the pan ,add a tbsp of water... Finish with a few tiny drops of lime juice!

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4 Responses to Stuffed Ladyfinger/Okra

  1. Anand March 25, 2014 at 7:29 am #

    Excellent initiative and great set of recipes but this is my favourite!
    Reminds me of how my mum used to make it. Will definitely try it soon.
    Looking forward to many more and the book Shanthini!
    Well done

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  2. Shanthini Rajk March 25, 2014 at 8:45 am #

    Thank you very much Anand ! I look forward to hearing from you after trying this recipe 🙂

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  3. Shobhana Kumar March 31, 2014 at 8:06 am #

    Tried this once and it turned out yum! Also tried it with paneer stuffing and it was absolutely divine! Thanks 🙂

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    • Shanthini Rajk March 31, 2014 at 4:34 pm #

      Oh yummy 🙂

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