{"id":"3d76b7da-faa8-4f6c-a55f-5ebd22686d3a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3d76b7da-faa8-4f6c-a55f-5ebd22686d3a","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/bharli-bhendi-recipe/","title":"Bharli Bhendi","description":"Bharli bhendi is a delicious recipe of stuffed okra with a spiced coconut-peanut filling.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/bharli-bhendi-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"200 grams okra ((bhindi or bhendi or lady finger) or 20 to 22 small to medium sized okra)","item":"okra ((bhindi or bhendi or lady finger) or 20 to 22 small to medium sized okra)","quantity":200,"unit":"g"},{"text":"3 tablespoon oil for sauteing okra","item":"oil for sauteing okra","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"a few chopped coriander leaves for garnish ((cilantro leaves))","item":"few chopped coriander leaves for garnish ((cilantro leaves))","quantity":1},{"text":"2 to 3 garlic (chopped + ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves + ¼ cup roasted peanuts + 1 green chili, chopped)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"chopped + 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves + 1/4 cup roasted peanuts + 1 green chili, chopped"},{"text":"¼ cup tightly packed grated coconut (or ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut)","item":"tightly packed grated coconut","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or 1/4 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin powder","item":"cumin powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon coriander powder ((ground coriander))","item":"coriander powder ((ground coriander))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoon Goda Masala (or ½ teaspoon garam masala powder)","item":"Goda Masala","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder"},{"text":"½ teaspoon lime (or lemon juice or add as per taste)","item":"lime","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or lemon juice or add as per taste"},{"text":"½ teaspoon sugar (or powdered jaggery or add as per taste (optional))","item":"sugar (or powdered jaggery or add as per taste (optional))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt as required","item":"salt as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat a pan and add 1/4 cup peanuts.","section":"preparation"},{"number":2,"text":"On a low flame, roast the peanuts till they are crunchy and golden. Keep aside and allow them to cool.","section":"preparation"},{"number":3,"text":"Rinse 20 to 22 medium sized bhendi (okra or bhindi) in running water for a couple of times.","section":"preparation"},{"number":4,"text":"Then dry them with a clean kitchen towel or dry them naturally by spreading them in a plate.","section":"preparation"},{"number":5,"text":"Slice off the crown and base tip of the bhendi. With a knife give a slit on one side. Make slits on all the okra and keep aside.","section":"preparation"},{"number":6,"text":"In a grinder jar, add the roasted peanuts along with 1 green chili, 2 to 3 garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves.","section":"preparing stuffing for bharli bhendi"},{"number":7,"text":"Without adding water coarsely grind and keep this mixture aside.","section":"preparing stuffing for bharli bhendi"},{"number":8,"text":"In a plate or mixing bowl, take the ground mixture along with 1/4 cup tightly packed grated coconut, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 2 tsp goda masala or 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp lime or lemon juice and 1/2 tsp sugar or salt as per taste.","section":"preparing stuffing for bharli bhendi"},{"number":9,"text":"Mix the stuffing mixture very well.","section":"preparing stuffing for bharli bhendi"},{"number":10,"text":"Now stuff this mixture in each bhindi very well.","section":"preparing stuffing for bharli bhendi"},{"number":11,"text":"Heat 3 tbsp oil and crackle 1/2 tsp mustard seeds first. Use a shallow frying pan.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":12,"text":"Lower the flame and then add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and a pinch of asafoetida.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":13,"text":"Stir very well and then add the stuffed okra. Stir the okra well.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":14,"text":"Now cover the pan tightly with a lid and cook the okra.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":15,"text":"Do check in between and if the mixture looks dry or getting too browned, then sprinkle some water (about 1 to 2 tbsp water). Stir, cover and continue to cook.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":16,"text":"When the okra is half done, add the remaining ground stuffing masala.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":17,"text":"Stir. Sprinkle some water if required. Cover and cook.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":18,"text":"It takes about 15 to 18 minutes for the okra to cook on a low flame. This is a dry okra curry when cooked. So there should be no water in the okra.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"},{"number":19,"text":"Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve bharli bhendi with chapatis or a side dish with dal-rice or varan-bhat.","section":"sauteing and making bharli bhendi"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:31:44.850429+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:31:44.850429+00:00"}