Masala Aloo Bhindi
by anjali jotwani

Masala aloo bhindi, an authentic bhendi or ladyfinger recipe with seasonings and vegetables. Serve this delicious preparation with rotis or with pulaos.

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Masala Aloo Bhindi recipe - How to make Masala Aloo Bhindi

For The Stuffing
1 onion
1 tomato
2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
7 garlic (lehsun) cloves
2 green chillies
1 cup coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder

Other Ingredients
200 gms ladies finger (bhindi)
2 tbsp oil
1 onion , sliced
1 tomato , chopped
salt to taste
2 potatoes , cut into roundles

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For the stuffing

Combine the onion, tomatoe, green chillies, ginger, garlic and coriander and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Transfer the paste in a deep bowl and add the chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and coriander seeds powder and mix well.
Keep aside.

How to proceed

Wash the ladies finger, dry it on a tissue paper, cut the head and the pionted end.
Make a horizotal slit in the middle of the ladies finger for the stuffing.
Stuff the ladies finger with the prepared stuffing and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions and saute till they turn translucent.
Add the tomatoe and salt, mix well and saute on a medium flame for 2 minutes
Add the ladies finger and potatoes, cover and cook on a slow flame for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle little water if the mixture is getting too dry. When the potatoes is completely cooked, remove from the flame.
Serve hot and garnished with coriander.