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                                STUFFED OKRA
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables                       Spreads
                 Indian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2   lb           Fresh okra, washed & dried
    2       tb           Whole coriander seeds,
                         - coarsely crushed
    1       tb           Whole cumin seeds
                         - coarsely crushed
    2       ts           Fennel seeds
      1/2   ts           Black pepper
    1       tb           Garam masala
      1/4   ts           Cayenne
      1/8   ts           Asafetida
      1/2   ts           Turmeric
    1       tb           Ground almonds
      1/2   tb           Lemon juice
    5       tb           Ghee
      1/2   ts           Salt
 
   Slice the stems off the okra & the very tip at the
   other end.  Slit each pod lengthwise, leaving 1/4-inch
   unslit at both ends.  Be careful not to cut the pods
   completely in half.
   
   Combine the crushed coriander, cumin & fennel seeds
   with the balck pepper, garam masala, cayenne,
   asafetida, almonds, lemon juice & 2 tb of ghee. Blend
   well, using your fingers if necessary till you have a
   dry oatmeal type texture.
   
   Using a butter knife, put about a 1/4 ts of the
   stuffing into each okra pod, then press the edges
   closed & set aside covered till you are ready to cook.
   
   Place the rest of the ghee in a large skillet & heat
   till hot.  Add the stuffed okra pods & spread out in
   one layer.  Keeping the heat moderate, cook for 5
   minutes, covered.  Gently turn the okra to ensure even
   cooking. Continue this for 20 to 25 minutes or until
   the okra is completely cooked.
   
   Place the okra on paper towels & toss with salt.
   Serve piping hot.
   
   Yamuna Devi, “The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking”
  
 
 
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