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| 26. Stuffed Round Gourd |
| Ingredients |
Amount |
| Medium-sized round gourd |
500 g |
| Coriander powder |
10 g |
| Chilli powder |
1 tsp |
| Chilli powder |
1 tsp |
| Turmeric |
1/2 tsp |
| Coriander leaves |
A few sprigs |
| Lime |
1/2 |
| Coconut |
30 g |
| Mawa |
60 g |
| Sugar |
A pinch |
| Garam masala |
A pinch |
| Oil |
100 ml |
| Salt to taste |
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| Method |
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Wash the gourd and peel. |
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Cut a slice off at the stem end. Scoop out the seeds. |
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Rub inside with salt and set aside. |
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Mix together coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric, chopped coriander leaves, lime juice, grated coconut. |
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Mawa, garam masala, sugar and salt. |
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Stuff the gourds with the prepared mixture. |
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Put the top slices back. Fix with toothpicks. |
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Cook in a moderate oven, using oil to baste, till soft. Serve hot. |
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