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The total time to make Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash) is 30 minutes. Preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 20 minutes.

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Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash) is a Maharashtrian Recipes dish from the Sabzi Recipes category.

Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash)

Name: Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Maharashtrian Recipes
Ingredients: 6 Gilka (sponge/silk squash) cut into about 3 inch pieces; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 tablespoon 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

Madhuli Ajay

December 11, 2023

2013 Ratings

Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash) - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 20 M|Total: 30 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Lunch

Cuisine:Maharashtrian Recipes

Stuffed Gilka is a spicy, flavourful side dish that takes the humble Gilka (silk squash) to another level. The spiced filling mixture is versatile and can be used to stuff other vegetables like brinjals, potatoes, okra etc.

Serve Stuffed Gilka with Dal Tadka, Kachumber Salad and Tawa Paratha for a spicy, flavourful meal.

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Serve Stuffed Gilka with Dal Tadka, Kachumber Salad and Tawa Paratha for a spicy, flavourful meal.

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Ingredients

6 Gilka (sponge/silk squash), cut into about 3 inch pieces

1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 tablespoon 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

Instructions for Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash)

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.

Recipe Tags

Side Dish Recipes,Office Lunch Box Recipes,Squash Recipes

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