Daas Bhindi ~Stuffed Okra

Alka Keswani — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:35:08 +0000

Now that IPL is finally over(Thank God),overlooking all the crap that surrounds it now, I am in better control of myself and the kid.Though this year I managed to keep myself away from most of the matches, our little one ,who is a keen follower , cried buckets as soon as he SNIFFED the fishy fall of Mumbai Indians, a team he supported like anything, so much that he even insisted on wearing the MI T-shirt ,every time his favorite team was playing.I was disappointed too, but then the tender mind of our little fellow was deeply hurt and despite of our efforts to make him feel better and to make him understand that it was just a game after all..he sulked , cried and ditched the rest of match as soon as he saw the fall of third wicket.I wonder why he is so sensitive , and wish he was bit sporty ..Sigh ! Wishes ..Ahh…I always have a never ending list of wishes, ranging from some good sleep to good food, from going on a vacation, to locking myself in the comfort of my home, refusing to go out, socialize or be entertained.I don’t know why I am like that, I only know…I AM LIKE THAT ONLY 😉 Wishes..I wish I have none…I wish I was never tempted by a ravishing Chaat item, which always seems to be calling my name..I wish I was able to curb my anger over all the little issues…I wish there was a better way for politicians to get richer than to hog all the money of taxpayers .I wish there was some way to keep a check on rash drivers …I wish there was more hue and cry for the inflation in the country rather than being hooked to the controversial Marriages.I wish that women be known for better work than for spying .I wish some honest reality show regarding sting operations on politicians be aired on National TV..and imagine each politician to be ripped off, for its illegal deeds,rather than those..those.. uhhh..whatever…teenagers..who shout from rooftops that they trust their partners and still opt for spying on them(Emotional Atyachaar). I know I know, what you might be wishing now…as to when will I wind up my wish list and jump over to the recipe..well your wish is my command, so here we go…. Daas Bhindi or Bharwan Bhindi or Stuffed Okra is a simple way of relishing okra, since it calls for cooking okra stuffed with simple spices, full of aroma and simple, but amazing flavor. Print Dhaas Bhindi ~Stuffed Okra Rating 5.0 from 1 reviews Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 2-3 Fresh Okra stuffed with Indian spices and pan cooked.A simple side dish to relish with staple Dal rice. Ingredients 200 gm of Firm and fresh okra 4-6 Garlic cloves(depends upon your taste) 1 Green chilly Salt to taste ¼ tsp turmeric powder 2-21/2 tsp coriander powder ¼ tsp red chilly powder(add or reduce as per your liking) A pinch of hing(optional) Oil to shallow fry Method Rinse okra well with water, wipe dry with a clean cloth .Tip off the ends and make a slit all through the length of okra. In a plate , mix together all the ingredients (chop the garlic and green chillies finely), except oil for shallow frying. Now stuff this dry masala in each okra, and be careful about the quantity of masala you stuff.You obviously do not want to fall short of spices and go around preparing second batch, thereby messing up the whole flavor, as some okra might end up being more spicier than others. When all the okras are stuffed (Phew !), heat a skillet or frying pan with a big diameter and a flat surface, and grease it well if using nonstick, or pour about 1-2 tsp of oil if using iron pan or skillet or griddle. Carefully place the okras side by side and shallow fry those on high heat for few seconds, give the pan a shake or so, so that the okras do not stick to the bottom of pan. If needed, toss the okra carefully with a spatula, taking care not to break or mush these. Lower the heat to the minimum and let the okras cook till the stuffing gets nice brown colour.Do toss the green beauties now and then and do not let the okras turn dark brown, or else the texture will be lost and you might end up with "kadak" bhindi..a no-no in comparison to its stuffed, soft and flavorful avatar. Enjoy this side dish with Dal and rice or with dal and roti. 2.2.1 Other Dhaas Veggies: Dhaas Shimla Mirch Dhaas Meha(Apple Gourds)

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Bhindi Basar Patata~Okra with Potatoes in Onion Base

Alka Keswani — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:52:33 +0000

Do you believe in Astrology? Do you believe in Daily/Weekly Horoscopes/Predictions ? No, I ain’t gonna start an Anti- Astrology debate or whatsoever for now (or am I?? Who Knows?? I can’t foresee future). It’s just that my Daily forecast for today says that I am gonna outsmart myself today with some great writings …Me ?? Forget great one, on the contrary, from past few days I am facing the most dreaded situation for a blogger….. A Blogger’s (writer’s) Block ! Few Days back one newspaper said for my sun sign that i will enjoy a leisurely day, while actually it was one of the most Hectic days of all 🙁 Other day , one of those Fortune Tellers at a News Channel predicted that i will be lucky enough to be surprised by a beautiful gift (and since my birthday was around, I actually wanted to believe it…lol). But surprised I was, with unexpected expenses on the same day and though I waited hopelessly till night, not even a teeny weeny gift came my way 🙁 Sometimes you wish to believe those predictions that sound positive or beneficial for you, like one day there was a prediction for my sunsign that I will gain tremendous support from my mate, and do I need to tell you what happened bang on that day?? Yeah you guessed it right…we fought over silliest of issues. A prediction said that I will enjoy a very sound health on a particular day, and poor me, my day started with terribly Low blood pressure, Headache and sore throat, all at one time . Few years back, I unnecessarily plunged into a serious debate between two of my close friends, going by a prediction for me on that particular day, that I will play a pivotal role in solving a crisis. Well, their differences did got sort out later, but I lost two of my friends each accusing me of supporting the other one 🙁 It’s not that I always got to bear a negative outcome . Once, someone said that I am at risk of failing in my up coming exams while I was in my degree college . I lost my sleep for few days pondering over it, and also promised myself to study hard so as to prove that one wrong. But then as all of you, by now , know, how fickle minded I am, I simply got back to my Take-it-easy attitude, after burning the midnight oil for few days(nights). And still managed to score better in those exams, than the previous ones And before you wonder why I am all into predictions today, well I have a reason. On a lazy summer afternoon, when I just finished cooking a darn simple veggie dish and some humble Khichdee , my son (who had an eye on what I was chopping and cooking) PREDICTED that its gonna be one boring Lunch today. Grrrrrr…But do I sound like those who will accept defeat that easily ? Do I look like one,who will give in to the predictions and accept the fate as it comes?? Nahhhhhh I try my best , not to succumb to these forecasts, and though I do fail many times, I still believe in the saying “It’s Better to try and fail than failing to try “ So I just played a treasure hunt game with my refrigerator, found some Black Gulabjamuns (kala jamun) and Rabri , placed the Khichdee in a bowl to give it a cake shape( I generally do this to take a pic of rice, but My kid is sort of fascinated by such rice cakes ), a sliced carrot, all served in Exclusively- reserved- for taking- food -shots- for -my- blog-Tablewares , my son was one giggling kid by the end of lunch time Here’s the recipe of simple Okra (bhindi) with potato in onion base Print Bhindi Basar Patata~Okra with Potatoes in Onion Base Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 2-3 Easy recipe of Okra and potato in onion base. Ingredients Bhindi (Okra/Lady's Finger ) ¼ kg Potato 1 Onions 3 Green chillies 2-3 Ginger (1/2 inch knob)finely chopped Tomato 1 large sized Turmeric powder ¼ tsp Coriander powder ½ tsp Garam masala powder few pinches Oil 1 tbsp Method Wash and pat dry bhindi, trim the heads off and cut these in about 1 inch pieces (Note :Its good to slit the bhindi and then cut, to rule out any presence of worms or spoilage inside) Peel , cut potato in cubes and rinse with water. Drain, add some salt and keep aside for 3-4 minutes Fry Bhindi on high flame till slightly dark Drain on tissue paper and then add little salt Rinse potatoes again and fry till almost done Heat some oil in a pan and add chopped onions, Saute till it softens Add chopped tomato, green chillies, ginger,dry masalas, and salt (Remember there is already some salt in okra and potatoes) and stir fry till tomato is cooked properly Add fried potatoes and okra, mix well, add a spoonful of water and let it simmer for about 3-4 min Garnish with coriander, and serve with Phulkas or steamed rice or Khichdee (Plain rice cooked along with handful of split green moong dal beans) 2.2.1 That’s all for today folks, and I am leaving you with this bowl of Black Gulab jamuns and a glass of Hot Rabri …Enjoy……

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Bhindi Basar Patata~Okra with Potatoes in Onion Base