Ingredients:
- 20 fresh ladyfingers (okra)
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
For the stuffing:
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanut powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
Wash the ladyfingers and pat them dry. Trim the ends and make a slit lengthwise on one side of each ladyfinger, keeping them intact.
In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder, and salt. Mix well. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the ladyfingers.
Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
In a separate bowl, prepare the stuffing. Combine grated coconut, roasted peanut powder, sesame seeds, fennel seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
Gently stuff each ladyfinger with the prepared stuffing mixture.
Dip each stuffed ladyfinger into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.
Carefully place the coated ladyfingers into the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crisp. Fry them in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Once fried, remove the ladyfingers from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
Serve the stuffed ladyfingers hot as a side dish or a snack. They pair well with rice, roti, or as a standalone appetizer.
Enjoy your delicious stuffed ladyfingers!
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