Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)

Step 1

Firstly, rinse bhindi and pat them dry with a clean towel. Cut the top and bottom part of the bhindi. Slit in between.

Step 2

For making the masala for stuffing. Take a small bowl, add roasted peanut powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, amchur powder, fennel seeds powder, and salt. Mix well.Next, add a tablespoon of oil and combine well. Oil is added to help spices stick to the bhindi when stuffed.

Step 3

Stuff the prepared masala in the bhindi and keep it aside. Remove the large seeds from bhindi before stuffing if required.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Add the stuffed okra to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required). Slightly brush or spray some oil on top.

Step 5

Air fryer them at 360°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes. Remove the basket at about 8 minutes and flip the bhindi. Brush some oil if you feel stuffed okra is dry.

Step 6

Bharwa bhindi is ready to be served.

Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan on medium heat. Place the stuffed okra with stuffed side facing up in a single layer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes. After 2-3 minutes, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on low flame.

Step 8

Then open the cover, gently flip the bhindi. Cover and cook from all sides for 5 to 6 minutes until it's tender and done.