Barwa bhendi recipe

Recipe ingredients

1 pound bhendi, washed
1 large onion, sliced finely
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For stuffing:
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon amchoor
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel)
2 teaspoons dhania powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste

How to make barwa bhendi

Make one slit on each bhendi and set side.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and fry the stuffing masala till well browned. Not more than a minute.
Stuff each bhendi with this masala and keep the remaining aside.
Heat the remaining oil, add the cumin seeds and when they splutter add the sliced onions.
When the onions start browning, add the remaining masala and the bhendi pieces.
Sprinkle some water and salt and cook covered on a low flame for 30 minutes.
Keep turning occassionally.
When the bhendi is done, take off the stovetop and sprinkle the lemon juice. Mix well.
Serve hot with chapati/rice and dal.