Paneer Stuffed Bhindi

You definitely will receive too many "WOW" from whom-so-ever you are serving as it is quite innovative and very tempting dish with bhindi I have ever had!!! Had a bag of fresh bhindi in my veggie rack, but didn't want to have a simple subzi... Found a pouch of paneer too and boom!!!

An awesome makeover for stuffed bhindi in bhurji gravy... 

I tried making this half-microwave version for a quick serve! Optionally, stuff - fry - saute process will give you the same result for sure... 

Preparation: 10 mins

Microwave: 4 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:

250 gm Bhindi

2 tbsp Oil

1 Chopped Onion

2 tbsp Tomato puree

1/2 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste

1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds

A pinch of Hing

Salt, to taste

For Stuffing--

1 cup Paneer (crumbled)

1/4 tsp Coriander powder

1/2 tsp Amchur

1/4 tsp Red chilly powder

1/8 tsp Turmeric powder

Salt, to taste

METHOD:

- Wash bhindis, pat them with dry cloth and cut off the tops. Make a vertical slit to split them all.

- Take all ingredients of stuffing in a bowl and mash them well.

- Stuff 1/2 tsp of mixture in each bhindi through slits. 

- Grease a microwave safe tray with oil and arrange all the bhindis on it. 

- Microwave it on high for 3-4 mins and take them out.

- Heat oil in deep pan and add cumin seeds along with hing.

- Once it stops crackling, add chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree and cook them for around 2-3 mins on high-flame. 

- Mix remaining paneer (if extra) stuffing at this point of time to add more flavors.

- Add stuffed bhindi into it and mix well. Cook for 2-3 mins on medium heat.

- Pour a little of lemon juice, sprinkle chat masala and serve hot with phulka roti!!! :)

Quick Glossary:

Bhindi - Okra

Paneer - Cottage Cheese

Hing - Asafoetida

Amchur - Dried Mango Powder