Besanwali Bhindi

INGREDIENTS:

Gram flour (besan) - 1/4 cup

Ladyfingers (bhindi), small - 400 grams

Salt - to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon

Roasted cumin powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Amchur powder - 1 teaspoon

Fennel seeds (saunf), crushed - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Red chilli powder - to taste

Coriander powder - 1 tablespoon

Oil - 4 tablespoons

Onion seeds (kalonji) - 1/2 teaspoon

Shallots - 8-10

METHOD:

Trim the lady fingers and make a slit on one side without cutting through.Take salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, amchur, fennel seeds, red chilli powder and coriander powder in a small bowl and mix. Fill this mixture into the slits. Sprinkle the remaining mixture (if any) over the lady fingers and add a tablespoon of oil. Mix and set aside. Heat the remaining oil in a kadai, add onion seeds and sauté till fragrant. Add shallots and sauté for one minute. Add gram flour and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the stuffed lady fingers and mix. Lower the heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till the lady fingers get cooked and turn crisp. Serve hot.