Bharwa Gilki
Bharwa gilki or turai is an easy, quick and delicious Indian vegetable recipe which is prepared using sponge gourd and easily available Indian spices.
Ingredients
- Gilki Sponge Gourd - 250 gms
For Stuffing
- Roasted Gram Flour Besan - 2 Tbsp
- Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp
- Dry Mango Powder Amchur - 1 Tsp
- Coriander Powder -1 Tsp
- Salt to taste
- Finely Chopped Coriander - 2 Tbsp
- Water as required
- Mustard Oil - 1 Tbsp
Instructions
Prepare the Stuffing
- In a mixing bowl add roasted besan, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, coriander powder, salt to taste and finely chopped coriander. Mix well.
- Add little water to make a fine paste.
- Stuffing is ready.
Method to make Bharwa Gilki
- Wash, peel and cut gilki into 2-3 inches.
- Slit gilki vertically and fill the stuffing.
- Heat mustard oil till it reaches smoking point. Switch off the flame and let it cool a bit.
- Switch on the flame. Place stuffed gilki and cook for a min.
- Flip and let it cook. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
- Uncover and cook on a low flame till tender.
- Do not stir a lot, just flip as and when required.
- Discard excess oil if any.
- Make sure not to overcook the gilki.
- Serve hot with roti or a side dish with rice and daal.
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Notes
• Always heat mustard oil till smoking point and make sure to let it cool a bit before starting with the recipe.
• Do not overcook gilki else its will turn mushy.
• Do not stir too much else the stuffing will come out.