Masala stuffed Bhindi

Ingredients:

1. Bhindi/Lady finger - 12-15 pieces
2. Besan - 3 tbsp
3. Groundnuts - 2 tbsp coarsely crushed
4. Red chilli pd - 1 tsp
5. Haldi pd - 1/2 tsp
6. Coriander pd - 1 tsp
7. Garam masala - 1 tsp
8. Amchur pd - 1 tsp
9. Salt - as per taste
10. Oil - 2 tbsp
11. Coriander leaves - for garnish

Method:

• Wash bhendi and wipe with kitchen napkin.
• Cut the top and tail of each bhindi and  slit them vertically. Do not cut into halves.
• Dry roast groundnuts, peel and coarsely crush and keep aside.
• Dry roast besan till light brown and you get nice aroma.
• In a bowl mix together besan, crushed groundnuts, red chilli pd, haldi pd, coriander pd, garam masala, amchur pd and salt and mix nicely.
• Stuff each bhindi with this masala.
• Heat oil in a pan and place all stuffed bhindi along with all leftover masala.
• Cover with a lid and cook till bhendi is done and masala is coated well by stirring occassionally.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve as a side dish with dal and rice.