### TranslatedIngredients: 6 Gilka (sponge/silk squash) - cut into about 3 inch pieces,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 tablespoon Sunflower 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 ### PrepTimeInMins: 10 ### CookTimeInMins: 20 ### TotalTimeInMins: 30 ### Servings: 4 ### Cuisine: Maharashtrian Recipes ### Course: Lunch ### Diet: Vegetarian ### TranslatedInstructions: To begin making the Stuffed Gilka, we will first make the stuffing.In a bowl mix all ingredients mentioned under stuffing. Mix everything properly and keep it aside.Next, make a slit length wise in each gilka piece without cutting through. Carefully stuff about a tablespoon of the filling inside the cut.Heat oil in a flat non-stick pan. Add the cumin seeds and the place the stuffed gilka in the pan, cut side up.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. Use 1-2 tablespoon water if required for cooking. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.Serve Stuffed Gilka with Dal Tadka, Kachumber Salad and Tawa Paratha for a spicy, flavourful meal.