Bharwa Parwal (pointed gourd)

Bharwa (stuffed pointed gourd) Parwal

Bharwa Parwal is a delicious Indian dish made by stuffing pointed gourds (parwal) with a spiced mixture and then cooking them. It's a popular vegetarian delicacy in many parts of India. Would you like a recipe to make it?

Stuffed Parwal, also known as Bharwa Parwal, is a traditional Indian dish where pointed gourds (parwal) are stuffed with a flavorful mixture and then cooked to perfection. The stuffing can vary depending on regional and personal preferences, but common ingredients include spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and sometimes minced meat or paneer (Indian cottage cheese) for a non-vegetarian version.

The stuffed parwal is typically shallow-fried or cooked in a tomato-based gravy to enhance its flavors. It's a popular and delicious dish in Indian cuisine, often served with roti, rice, or naan. If you're interested in trying it out, there are many recipes available online to guide you through the process of making this delectable dish.

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• Bharwa Parwal

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• Bharwa Parwal (Stuffed pointed gourd)

• Ingredients

• Instructions

• Suggestion

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Ingredients:

• 250 g - pointed gourd (parwal) deskinned

• ½ cup - roasted chana powder

• ¼ - roasted peanuts powder

• 2 tsp - bharwa sabji masala

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• ½ teaspoon - turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon - red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)

• 1 teaspoon - dry mango powder

• 2 teaspoon - coriander powder

• 1 teaspoon - garam masala

• 1 teaspoon - Salt or to taste

Instructions:

• Wash the pointed gourds thoroughly and make a lengthwise slit in each one, removing any seeds if present.

• In a mixing bowl, combine roasted chana powder, roasted peanuts powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,dry mango powder,garam masala, bharwa sabji masala and salt.

• Stuff the parwal with the spices mixture, ensuring they are filled evenly.

• In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.

• Arrange the stuffed parwal in a single layer. Cook them on medium heat until they become tender and slightly browned, turning them occasionally to cook evenly.

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

• Enjoy your delicious Bharwa Parwal! Feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings according to your taste preferences.

Suggestion

• Stuffed vegetables are very tasty, but it takes a lot of oil and spices, only then they become tasty.

• Here I've shared this recipe without onion and garlic but using garlic and onion is yours choice.

• If you are using onion and garlic then make a fine paste and saute in oil and then mix in the stuffing mixture.

• For non vegetarian version,minced meat can be combined with spices and stuffed.

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