Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash)

December 11, 2023

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Stuffed Gilka Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Stuffed Silk Squash)
Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 20 M|Total: 30 M
Makes:4 Servings

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.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Maharashtrian recipes such as

  1. Matki Chi Rassa Bhaji Recipe
  2. Patichya Kandyachi Zunka Recipe
  3. Maharashtrian Tomato Saar Recipe

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)

    1

    To begin making the Stuffed Gilka, we will first make the stuffing.

    2

    In a bowl mix all ingredients mentioned under stuffing. Mix everything properly and keep it aside.

    3

    Next, make a slit length wise in each gilka piece without cutting through. Carefully stuff about a tablespoon of the filling inside the cut.

    4

    Heat oil in a flat non-stick pan. Add the cumin seeds and the place the stuffed gilka in the pan, cut side up.

    5

    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. 

    6

    Use 1-2 tablespoon water if required for cooking. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

    7

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



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