Besan Bhindi

Bhindi - 250 gms

Onions (sliced) - 1 big

Besan - 1/4 cup

Oil - to saute

Dry Ingredients:

Amchur powder - 1 tsp

Fennel powder - 1/2 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala - 1/ 2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Wash and dry the bhindi. Make slits on the side (3/4 the length). Stuff the slits with the dry ingredient mixture. Add one tbsp oil and coat all the bhindi. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and when it splutters, add onion and fry till transluscent.

Add besan and stir till the oil leaves the the surface of pan. Add the bhindi and stir till the besan mixture coats it completely.

Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally till the bhindi is cooked and crisp.

by-Mekha Jobin