Since I love "bhendi", don't be surprised to discover many renditions of this humble veggie on this blog.
Bhendichi Bhaaji (2)
भेंडीची भाजी Ingredients
2 cups okra/ladies finger/bhendi/bhindi/bhinda, ends removed & slit
3-4 kokums, rinsed
Grind to a coarse paste
1/4 cup fresh coconut, roasted
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp malvani masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp grated jaggery
salt
Tempering
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida
Method
1. heat oil in a nonstick wok. Add tempering ingredients.
2. As they sizzle, add cut and slit okra. Stir fry for about 15 minutes till okra is crisp.
3. Now add coarsely ground paste, 2 tbsp water and kokums.
4. Cover and let it cook till okra is completely cooked.
Note -
1. You can stuff the okra with the ground paste. 2. I use less coconut than the original recipe.
