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Thursday, May 25, 2006

Stuffed Ladys Finger - Indian Cooking

Stuffed Ladys Finger

Preparation Time : 30 mins.
Cooking Time : 45 mins.
Serves / Makes : 4 persons approx.

Ingredients

Fresh Tender Ladys Finger - 1/2 kilo
Besan / Gram Flour - 1 cup
Chilli Powder 2 Tsps
Grated Coconut - 1 cup
Chopped Coriander Leaves - 1 cup
Chopped Green Chillies 4-5
Lime Juice - 5 Table Spoons
Asafoetida Powder - 1 tsp
Sugar - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Chopped Cashewnuts - 1 tbps

Method

Wash and wipe ladys finger thoroughly. Slit them lengthwise taking care not to break the pod, now stuff the mixture well taking care not to overdo the same. Likewise stuff all the ladysfinger with the mixture. set aside. take a tava and drizzle 3 tablsp. of olive / sunflower oil and shallow fry these stuffed veggies until done. Do not over cook and allow the green color to remain. make sure the inside is well cooked. Serve with a dip as starter, or serve as part of main course.