Ingredients: 6 Gilka (sponge/silk squash) – cut into about 3 inch pieces,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – as required for garnish (chopped),2 Onions – finely chopped,7 cloves Garlic – crushed,3 tablespoon Groundnut powder,2 tablespoon Sesame powder – roasted,2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder,2 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala,1 teaspoon Jaggery – grated,1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing),Salt – to taste
Time in minutes: 30 Servings: 4 Course: Lunch Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Stuffed Gilka, we will first make the stuffing.In a bowl mix all ingredients mentioned under stuffing. Mix everything properly and keep it aside.Next, make a slit length wise in each gilka piece without cutting through. Carefully stuff about a tablespoon of the filling inside the cut.Heat oil in a flat non-stick pan. Add the cumin seeds and the place the stuffed gilka in the pan, cut side up.Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on low flame. Carefully turn over the pieces and cook on the other side till soft but the pieces are still intact. Use 1-2 tablespoon water if required for cooking. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.Serve Stuffed Gilka with Dal Tadka, Kachumber Salad and Tawa Paratha for a spicy, flavourful meal.