Stuffed Okra
1 1/2 lb Fresh okra, washed & dried 2 tb Whole coriander seeds, - coarsely crushed 1 tb Whole cumin seeds - coarsely crushed 2 ts Fennel seeds 1/2 ts Black pepper 1 tb Garam masala...
Ingredients
- 11/2 lb fresh okra, washed & dried
- 2tbsp whole coriander seeds,
- 1/2tsp black pepper
- 1tbsp garam masala
- 1/4tsp cayenne
- 1/8tsp asafetida
- 1/2tsp turmeric
- 1tbsp ground almonds
Directions
- 1
1 1/2 lb Fresh okra, washed & dried 2 tb Whole coriander seeds, - coarsely crushed 1 tb Whole cumin seeds - coarsely crushed 2 ts Fennel see
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Slit each pod lengthwise, leaving 1/4-inch unslit at both ends
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Be careful not to cut the pods completely in half
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Combine the crushed coriander, cumin & fennel seeds with the balck pepper, garam masala, cayenne, asafetida, almonds, lemon juice & 2 tb of
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Blend well, using your fingers if necessary till you have a dry oatmeal type texture
- 6
Using a butter knife, put about a 1/4 ts of the stuffing into each okra pod, then press the edges closed & set aside covered till you are re
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Place the rest of the ghee in a large skillet & heat till hot
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Add the stuffed okra pods & spread out in one layer