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Paneer Stuffed Bhindi In Ajwain Tomato Gravy Recipe
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Paneer Stuffed Bhindi In Ajwain Tomato Gravy Recipe

A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra), paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled, red chilli powder. Ready in 35 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
865kcal
Estimated Cost
475-625
Carbs99g
Protein58g
Fats26g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

20 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Paneer Stuffed Bhindi In Ajwain Tomato Gravy Recipe first wash okra, pat them with a dry cloth and cut off the stems

    bhindi (lady finger/okra)(250 grams)paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)ajwain (carom seeds)(1 teaspoon)homemade tomato puree(2 cups)
  2. 2

    Make a vertical cut in okra, making sure they don’t become two separate halves

  3. 3

    To prepare the paneer stuffing, combine paneer, salt, red chilli powder, chaat masala powder, coriander powder in a mixing bowl

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1/2 teaspoon)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to tastegreen chilli(1)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  4. 4

    Mix it well

  5. 5

    Fill 1/2 teaspoon of mixture in each okra through the slits

  6. 6

    Once all the okras are stuffed with the mixture, keep them aside

  7. 7

    Heat oil in a wok

  8. 8

    Once the oil is hot, add the bhindi and cook covered till the bhindis are nearly cooked

    bhindi (lady finger/okra)(250 grams)
  9. 9

    Stir occasionally

  10. 10

    Once cooked remove and keep aside in a bowl

  11. 11

    Next in the same wok add some more oil, once oil is hot add the ajwain seeds

    ajwain (carom seeds)(1 teaspoon)
  12. 12

    once they release the aroma add the chopped onions and slit green chilli

    red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)onion - chopped(1)ginger - finely chopped(1/2 teaspoon)garlic - finely chopped(1/2 teaspoon)green chilli(1)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Saute for a minute and add the ginger and garlic

    ginger - finely chopped(1/2 teaspoon)garlic - finely chopped(1/2 teaspoon)
  14. 14

    Saute till the raw smell of the ginger goes and garlic turns golden brown in colour

    ginger - finely chopped(1/2 teaspoon)garlic - finely chopped(1/2 teaspoon)
  15. 15

    Next add all the dry spices including red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and quickly add the tomato pure

    red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1/2 teaspoon)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)homemade tomato puree(2 cups)
  16. 16

    Stir occasionally and cook till the tomato puree starts to come together and leaves oil at the sides

    homemade tomato puree(2 cups)
  17. 17

    Add water to your required consistency and all the stuffed bhindi

    bhindi (lady finger/okra)(250 grams)
  18. 18

    Cook covered for 5 minutes

  19. 19

    Once done, switch off the heat and garnish with kasuri methi

    kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - for garnish
  20. 20

    Serve Paneer Stuffed Bhindi In Ajwain Tomato Gravy Recipe with Punjabi Dal Tadka, Phulka and Red Cabbage Carrot, Sprout And Onion Salad

    bhindi (lady finger/okra)(250 grams)paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - crumbled(1 cup)onion - chopped(1)ajwain (carom seeds)(1 teaspoon)homemade tomato puree(2 cups)

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