DAHI BHINDI

U need:
Fresh medium sized ladies finger(Bhindi): 250 gms
saunf(aniseed) : 1 tsp
coriander seeds: 2 tablsp
jeera: 1 tablsp
chilli powder: 2 tsp
green chillies: 3
ginger: 2"piece
coconut pieces: 2 tsp
fresh beaten curd: 1/4 cup
garam masala: 1 tsp
salt to taste
sesame seeds(roasted): 1 tsp
sugar: 1 tsp
oil : 2 tabslsp

Method:
1. For the filling: In a frying pan dry roast saunf,coriander seeds, jeera for few mins.Cool .
    To this add sesame seeds,chilli powder and dry grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl.    
2. Grind coconut,ginger and green chillies( without water) and add this paste to the dry powder in the bowl. To this add salt,sugar,garam masala and mix well
    
3. Clean,pat dry bhindis. Cut the top and the tail. Make a 3/4th slit.Fill each bhindi with the filling mixture. Set aside.
   
4. Heat oil in a frying pan. When the oil becomes hot,lower the heat and add the stuffed bhindis one by one into the pan. Toss gently with a spatula. Sprinkle the balance filling masala and cover with a lid.
5. After 5 mins remove the lid add another 1 tsp of oil and again stir gently.Switch off the stove. After 5 mins add fresh beaten curd to the cooking bhindis.Switch  on the stove.Toss gently.
6. Cover with lid and cook for another 6 to 7 mins on gentle heat,taking care the bhindis to not stick to the bottom of the pan. Uncover the lid and check the bhindis are cooked and the curd is well blended into the curry.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl. Take 1 tablsp of beaten curd and gently pour over the bhindis. Serve hot with rotis and dal.

Note: Bhindis or ladies fingers is one vegetable which is an universal favourite. Cook it in anyway it is yum to taste.This dahi bhindi tastes delicious when served with hot parathas and  masoor dal.
Bonn!!!Appetite!!!!!!