Bharwa Gilki ki Recipe
Bharwa Gilki with step by step photos and video recipe.
Bharwa Gilki (Stuffed Sponge Gourd) is prepared by stuffing gilki with spices mixed with roasted besan (gram flour) and cooked in oil till done. Gilki also, known as turai or sponge gourd is commonly available vegetable all across India. It is prepared in a different way in different regions.
Gilki doesn’t take much time to prepare and has too much water content. I like this version of bharwa gilki which my Mom prepares. I only add an extra ingredient which is roasted besan to give it a nice nutty and creamy flavour.
Video Recipe –
Bharwa gilki or turai makes for a good lunch box recipe and easy Indian dinner recipe as well. People who don’t like eating gilki also enjoys it when I prepare it this way.
Gilki, also known as sponge gourd is full of nutritional value and seems like a great recipe for a meal plan to bring in a healthy lifestyle change. Making this recipe in mustard oil enhances the taste. Besides that, it is good oil which helps to control cholesterol levels as well.
How to Prepare –
Wash, peel, cut gilki into 2-3 inch pieces and make a vertical slit in each piece. Mix the spices along with roasted besan and keep ready.
How to make Bharwa Gilki ki sabzi–
Stuff gilki with the mixed spices. Heat oil in a pan and place gilki. Turn over to coat oil all over. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins. Uncover and cook till done. Make sure to stir gilki sabzi in between. Do not overcook.
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How to serve Bharwa Gilki –
This sabzi goes well with roti or phukla. Serve along with roti, dal and rice to make a complete meal.
Step by Step Recipe –
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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Bharwa Gilki
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.
