Stuffed Gilka (Maharashtrian Stuffed Silk Squash)

Name: Stuffed Gilka (Maharashtrian Stuffed Silk Squash)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 pieces Ridge Gourd (6 Gilka (sponge/silk squash) cut into about 3 inch pieces); 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)); 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (1 tablespoon Oil); 0 pieces Coriander Seed (Coriander (Dhania) Leaves as required for garnish (chopped)); 2 pieces Yellow Onion (2 Onions finely chopped); 7 cloves Garlic (7 cloves Garlic crushed); 3 tbsp Groundnut Powder (3 tablespoon Groundnut powder); 2 tbsp Sesame Powder (2 tablespoon Sesame powder roasted); 2 tsp Red Chili Powder (2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder); 2 tsp Maharashtrian Goda Masala (2 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala); 1 tsp Jaggery (1 teaspoon Jaggery grated); ½ tsp Ground Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)); ½ tsp Asafoetida (1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)); 0 pieces Table Salt (Salt to taste)

Maharashtrian-style stuffed silk squash (gilka) filled with a spicy groundnut and sesame powder mixture, then pan-fried until tender.

30 minIndian

Servings4

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Ridge Gourd6 pieces · 6 Gilka (sponge/silk squash) cut into about 3 inch pieces
Cumin Seeds1 tsp · 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Vegetable Oil1 tbsp · 1 tablespoon Oil
Coriander Seed0 pieces · Coriander (Dhania) Leaves as required for garnish (chopped)
Yellow Onion2 pieces · 2 Onions finely chopped
Garlic7 cloves · 7 cloves Garlic crushed
Groundnut Powder3 tbsp · 3 tablespoon Groundnut powder
Sesame Powder2 tbsp · 2 tablespoon Sesame powder roasted
Red Chili Powder2 tsp · 2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder
Maharashtrian Goda Masala2 tsp · 2 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala
Jaggery1 tsp · 1 teaspoon Jaggery grated
Ground Turmeric½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Asafoetida½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
Table Salt0 pieces · Salt to taste

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Steps

1To begin making the Stuffed Gilka, we will first make the stuffing.
2In a bowl mix all ingredients mentioned under stuffing (onion, garlic, groundnut powder, sesame powder, red chilli powder, goda masala, jaggery, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt). Mix everything properly and keep it aside.
3Next, make a slit length wise in each gilka piece without cutting through. Carefully stuff about a tablespoon of the filling inside the cut.
4Heat oil in a flat non-stick pan. Add the cumin seeds and then place the stuffed gilka in the pan, cut side up.
5Cover 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.
6Use 1-2 tablespoon water if required for cooking. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
7Serve Stuffed Gilka with Dal Tadka, Kachumber Salad and Tawa Paratha for a spicy, flavourful meal.