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Okra Stuffed with Spices Telugu Recipe

Okra Stuffed with Spices Telugu Recipe

This classic okra stuffed with spices Telugu recipe brings fiery South Indian flavors to your plate. Tender okra pods are slit and filled with a dry, roasted masala made from peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, and bold spices, then pan-fried until perfectly crisp and golden. It’s rustic, comforting, and vegan-friendly with every bite bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian, Telugu
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g about 25 pods tender okra (lady’s finger), washed and dried thoroughly
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp dry grated coconut
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste optional for tang
  • 2 tbsp oil preferably sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida hing
  • 8-10 curry leaves

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or wide sauté pan Preferably non-stick or cast iron
  • 1 Spatula or wooden spoon For gently flipping the okra
  • 1 Mixing bowl To combine stuffing ingredients
  • 1 Small grinder or blender For grinding roasted masala stuffing
  • 1 Kitchen towel To dry the okra thoroughly before use
  • 1 Knife For slitting the okra
  • 1 Cutting board To prep the okra safely and quickly

Method
 

  1. Prep the okra: Trim the ends and make a lengthwise slit in each okra, careful not to cut all the way through. Set aside.
  2. Make the stuffing: In a dry pan, roast peanuts, sesame seeds, and dry coconut separately until golden. Cool and grind into a coarse powder. Mix in chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and tamarind paste if using.
  3. Stuff the okra: Gently stuff each okra pod with the spice mix, pressing it in without overfilling.
  4. Cook it down: Heat oil in a skillet. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing. Once they sizzle, gently place the stuffed okra in a single layer.
  5. Sauté with love: Cover and cook on low heat for 10–15 minutes, flipping occasionally until the okra is tender and slightly crisp. No water needed!
  6. Serve hot: Dish it up with steamed rice and dal, or even on its own, it deserves the spotlight!

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast some chickpea flour (besan) and add it to the stuffing.
  • Want it milder? Skip the tamarind and halve the chili powder.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan  the okra needs its space to shine!

Okra Stuffed with Spices Telugu Recipe

Okra Stuffed with Spices Telugu Recipe