Stuffed Masala Okra

Stuffed okra ,is the one,which I was longing to prepare.Some how managed, to do it today.I referred saras blog for the recipe.It came out really well.Give it a try...

Ingredients:
1.Okras                 -         1 pound
2.Mustard seeds    -         1 tsp
3.Urad dal             -          1 tsp
4.Curry leaves       -          few springs
5.Cilantro              -           a spring
6.Pepper pwdr       -          1 tsp
7.Lemon juice        -           1 tbsp

For Stuffing:
1.Roasted chana dal ( Udaitha kadalai)    -      1 tbsp
2.Red chillies                                           -       5
3.Coconut                                                 -        2 pieces
4.Tomato                                                  -        1
5.Cilantro                                                 -         1 spring
6.Yogurt                                                   -          2 tbsp

Method:
* Wash the okras and pat it dry.
* Trim both the ends and make a slit in the middle,without breaking it.
* Grind all the ingredients in 'for stuffing' into a fine paste.
* Add desired amt of salt to the mixture.
* Take a small spoon and fill the mixtures into the okras and leave it for 10 to 15 mins.

* Take a wide pan and add a tbsp of oil and splutter with mustard seeds,urad dal and curry leaves.
* Roast the okras by placing the slit-side facing up.
* Slowly flip it over and add a tbsp of oil again and roast it.
* When okras are cooked well,add pepper pwdr and sprinkle some lemon juice.
* Turn off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
* Serve it with hot sambar or curd rice.

Note:
Try to roast it in batches and dont cover the pan while cooking.
Stuffed Okra-North Indian Style