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Masala Bhindi

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Bhindi known as Okra or Lady's Finger, is loved by all age groups. We see many kids love this vegetable. Today I am sharing a simple recipe Masala Bhindi with you all, this recipe will give a twist in your daily food and taste. Masala Bhindi Ingredients Half kg Okra/Bhindi/Lady's Finger 1 medium onion  2 medium tomatoes 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala 3-4 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp oil Salt as per taste Recipe Wash okra and soak them on a kitchen towel. Dry each okra using a cloth. Cut the okra in the center and slit into four pieces each. Thinly slice the onion and keep it aside. Finely chop tomatoes. Heat oil in a wok or in a fry pan and add cumin seeds to it. Add sliced onion to it and sauté them well. Once the onion start turning soft add chopped tomatoes into it.

Pudachi Vadi (Kothimbir Vadi)

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Pudachi Vadi is an authentic Maharashtrian dish, which is also known as Kothimbir Vadi. Many of you might have tried Kothimbir Vadi, but today I am sharing a recipe on authentic Kothimbir Vadi filled with lots of kothimbir stuffed in a pocket and deep fried which you can enjoy anytime you wish to have it. You can have it as an evening snack, tea time snack, breakfast or appetizer. In english kothimbir means Coriander leaves or Cilantro. Pudachi Vadi Ingredients (Stuffing) 2-3 cups of finely chopped coriander leaves 1 onion finely chopped Half cup grated coconut (dry roasted) 1-2 tsp poppy seeds 3-4 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp ginger chili paste 1 tsp sesame seeds Salt as per taste 1 tsp red chili powder (optional) 2 tsp oil Recipe Heat oil in a pan add finely chopped onions and sauté till they become soft. Add ginger chili paste to the onions and mix well.  Now add finely chopped coriander leaves to it and add poppy seeds, grated coconut, sugar