STUFFED BHINDIS WITH PANEER

Rich in Calcium & Folic Acid

Low fat paneer stuffing gives a healthy slant to a popular dish.

Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Cooking Time : 20 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients
250 grams ladies finger (bhindi) (approx. 30 in nos.)
1 onion, grated
2 large tomatoes
½ tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

To be mixed into a cottage cheese stuffing
¾ cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp chopped coriander
½ tsp finely chopped green chillies
Salt to taste

To be ground into a ginger-garlic paste
12 mm. (½") piece of ginger
4 cloves garlic

For the garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander

Method
1.Wash, dry and slit the ladies fingers lengthwise. Keep aside.
2.Stuff the ladies fingers with the cottage cheese stuffing.
3.Put the tomatoes in a vesselful of boiling water for 10 minutes. Peel and chop finely. Keep aside.
4.Heat 2 tsp of oil in a non-stick pan, add the ladies fingers and cook until slightly soft. Remove the ladies fingers and keep aside.
5.Add the remaining 1 tsp oil in the same pan and fry the onions till golden brown.
6.Add the ginger-garlic paste and the red chilli powder mixed with 1 tbsp of water and fry for a few minutes.
7.Add the tomatoes, garam masala and salt and cook again for a few minutes.
8.Sprinkle a little water and add the sautéed ladies finger and cook again for a few minutes.
9.Serve hot garnished with coriander.