Bharwan Bhindi Masala

Ingredients

• 250 gms ladyfingers, trimmed and slit vertically without cutting through
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 10-15 black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 
• 3 dried red chillies, stems removed
• 2 medium onions, peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes and layers separated
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

1. Take coriander seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, white sesame seeds and break dried red chillies in a blender. Blend to a fine powder.
2. Take bhindis in a bowl and stuff them with some of the blended masala. Add onion, remaining blended powder, turmeric powder, salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.
3. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the bhindis and mix well. Cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or till the bhindis get cooked, stirring occasionally. 
4. Serve hot, garnished with coriander sprig.