Stuffed Squash Curry


Stuffed Squash Curry

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • Squash 4
  • Cooking oil 2 Tablespoon
  • Water 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)

FOR MASALA

  • Chick pea flour 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
  • Ginger paste 1 Tablespoon
  • Garlic paste 1 Tablespoon
  • Ground peanuts 2 Tablespoon
  • Sugar 2 Tablespoon (Optional)
  • Coriander and cumin powder 1 Tablespoon
  • Salt To Taste
  • Red chili powder To Taste
  • Turmeric powder 1/4 Teaspoon
  • Cooking oil 1 Tablespoon (Optional)

FOR GARNISHING

  • Coriander leaves 1 Tablespoon , chopped

Instructions

GETTING READY

  • 1. Peel the squashes, trim the top and bottom edges and cut the marrow part, keep aside. Slit the squashes in a plus sign, keeping last 1 inch joint.

MAKING

  • 2. In a mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients of the masala, add oil if the mixture in too dry while mixing.
  • 3. In a pressure cooker, heat oil, add the narrow parts of the squash, stuff the squashes with the masala mixture and place into the cooker. Dump in the left over masala.
  • 4. In the same bowl take water and pour into the cooker, pressure cook over medium heat till you hear about 4 to 5 whistles of pressure release, allow the steam to escape.

SERVING

  • 5. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or roti.

Notes

Cook time is just 5 minutes because I use pressure cooker but if you cook in the regular pot, it will take about 15-20 min or cook until squash is tender.