Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - arbi (peeled, washed and dried with a cloth)
• Oil to deep fry
• For masala:
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - haldi powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp - amchur
• 1/2 tsp - dhania powder
• 1/2 tsp - jeera powder
• 1/2 tsp - ajwain
• For the gravy:
• 2 - onions (grated)
• 3 - tomatoes (pureed)
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - haldi powder
• 2 - green chillies (sliced)
• 1/2 tsp - dhania powder
• 1/4 tsp - garam masala
• For garnishing:
• Coriander and mint leaves
• Ginger julienne

How to Make Stuffed arbi

• Heat oil and deep fry arbi till light golden in colour.
• Set aside to cool.
• Mix together ingredients for the masala, slit the arbi and stuff the masala inside each piece.
• Keep aside.
• Heat oil for the gravy and fry the onions till they are golden.
• Add 1 tbsp water, chilli powder, haldi, tomatoes, salt, coriander powder and fry till the oil separates.
• Add the arbi and 1/2 cup of water and the green chillies.
• Cook, covered, over a low flame for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle garam masala and ladle into serving dish.
• Garnish with mint, coriander leaves and ginger julienne.