Maharastrian Style Bharli Bhindi Recipe - Stuffed Bhindi With Coconut

Step 1: To begin making the Maharastrian Style Bharli Bhindi Recipe, wash the ladies finger and slit them in the middle, cut off the top head of the ladies finger and keep it aside

Step 2: For the stuffing, grind the ingredients for the masala which includes roasted peanuts, green chili, cloves, coriander leaves in a mixer to a coarse paste

Step 3: Combine this paste with the rest of the other ingredients like the coconut, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, goda masala (Garam masala), lemon juice and sugar

Step 4: Check for salt and mix well

Step 5: Start stuffing the ladies finger with this filling and keep aside the left over stuffing for later use

Step 6: Heat a sauce pan, add oil, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter for 2 seconds

Step 7: Once it splutters, add the turmeric powder and stuffed bhindis

Step 8: Saute well, and cover them for 2 minutes

Step 9: Open the lid and sprinkle some salt and water and add the remaining stuffing and saute them for 2 more minutes

Step 10: Cover and cook at low heat for 2 more minutes till the Bhindis are soft and properly cooked

Step 11: Serve the Maharashtrian Style Bharli Bhindi Recipe along with Tawa paratha, Smoked Dal Makhani Dhaba Style Recipe and Boondi Raita to enjoy your everyday dinner