Stuffed Okra - Bendakaya Ullikaram

Ingredients:

• Okra: 10
• Onion(large sized): 1/2
• Cilantro( chopped): 3 tbsp
• Ginger root: 1/2 inch piece
• Green chillies: 4
• Salt to taste
• Curry leaves: 4
• Fresh shredded coconut: 2 tsp

Seasoning:

• Urad dal: 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp

Procedure:

• Make a paste of green chillies and ginger and set it aside.
• Cut the okra length wise into two slits to fill the stuffing.
• In a bowl add the chopped onions, green chillies paste, salt, chopped cilantro, shredded coconut, Curry leaves and mix well.
• Add oil to the pan and add the seasoning ingredients.
• When the mustard seeds start spluttering, stuff the okra with the onion mixture and drop them slowly into the oil.
• Cover with a lid and cook slowly on a low flame until the okra is completely cooked.
• Serve with hot steamed rice.