Bharwa Bhindi (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Bharwa Bhindi is lady’s fingers stuffed with a tangy and spicy masala mix. It is easy to make, vegan and gluten free. Here is how to make Bharwa Bhindi Recipe.

Everyday food for us is usually a dal, a dry sabzi, salad and roti. With the variations that can be done with dry sabzies and dal, it’s almost a new menu everyday.

Bhindi is a vegetable which everyone in family loves and so it frequents the lunch table quite often. Kurkuri Bhindi, Bhindi Masala or this simple Bharwan Bhindi stuffed with dry spices are a few variations which are loved by all and the serving plate is wiped clean every time I make these.

The stuffing in this recipe is a simple mix of everyday masalas with dry mango powder giving a characteristic tangy flavor. Here is how to make this delicious recipe.

What is Bharwa Bhindi?

Bharwa Bhindi is a Punjabi dish which is nothing but stuffed Okra. It can be stuffed with dry spices and cooked in little oil or the stuffed okra can be cooked with a onion and tomato masala to make Bharwa Bhindi Masala.

This dish is an Indian favourite and can be made at home using basic ground spices.

How to make Bharwa Bhindi with Besan?

To make Bharwa Bhindi or stuffed bhindi with besan, 2 tbsp of roasted besan is added to the spice mix and stuffed in the bhindi. The bhindi is then as mentioned below.

How to make Bharwa Bhindi Masala?

• Stuff the bhindi as mentioned in the recipe below.
• Cook it as mentioned in the recipe below.
• Add another 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Now add onion, ginger and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes until onion turns translucent.
• Add green chillies and tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the cooked bhindi and mix well.
• Cook for a minute on low flame.
• Serve hot.

Variations of Bharwa Bhindi

You can make Bharwa Bhindi Masala as mentioned above.

Bharwa bhindi with Besan is another option.

Add 1/4 cup of desiccated dry coconut in the filling for a different taste.

You can also crushed ground nut or a mixture of ground nut and coconut in the stuffing too.

Tips to make Best Bharwa Bhindi

Make sure to wipe the bhindi well before stuffing it otherwise the dish will become soggy.

Use a big shallow pan to layer the bhindi and always layer them in a single layer. You can even use a dosa tawa to make stuffed bhindi.

Cook the bhindi open. Do not cover the pan.

Turn the bhindi after every 2-3 minutes until they are done. It will take approx 15 20 minutes for the bhddni to get cooked properly.

Cook the bhindi on low heat.

Bharwa Bhindi Recipe

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Bharwa Bhindi

Bharwa Bhindi is lady's fingers stuffed with a tangy and spicy masala mix. It is easy to make, vegan and gluten free. Here is how to make Bharwa Bhindi Recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 96 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 500 g Bhindi / Lady's fingers / Okra
• 4 tbsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 2 tsp Dry Mango Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1+4 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice

Instructions

1. Wash the bhindi and wipe them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Remove the cap and the thin bottom part.
3. Make a slit in the bhindi lengthwise.
4. Mix all the dry masalas in a bowl.

5. Add 1 tbsp mustard oil in the masala and mix well.

6. Stuff the dry masala mixture in the slit made in bhindi.
7. Stuff all the bhindies in the same manner.

8. Heat oil in a heavy bottom shallow pan.

9. When the oil is hot, add the stuffed bhindies and arrange them in a single layer

10. Keep turning the bhindi after every 2-3 minutes until they are done.

11. Keep the heat to low and let bhindi cook on very low heat for 15-20 minutes.

12. Drizzle lemon juice on top.

13. Serve hot with parathas or Dal and Roti.

Nutrition Facts

Bharwa Bhindi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Sodium 1199mg 50%

Potassium 512mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 28.3%

Vitamin C 48.6%

Calcium 14.2%

Iron 14.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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