Stuffed Ash Gourd Fry

Chalkumro or ash gourd is a popular Bengali veggie that is available from the onset of summer. It has high water content and has a cooling effect on your body. Generally, it is preoared as a curry with grated coconut or as an ingredient in veggie dal preparations. Hungry Tummy introduces this veggie to you in a unique form- as a snack or accompaniment with steamed rice and dal. This innovative dish will win you brownie points and will impress everyone with your cooking skills!....

Ingredients:

• Fresh coriander leaves - 1 small bunch
• salt as per taste
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• mustard oil - 1 cup
• Besan - 3 tbsp
• poppy seeds- 1 and 1/2 tbsp
• sugar - 1/2 tsp
• red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• grated coconut - 3 tbsp
• Green chillies - 2-3
• Chalkumro/ash gourd - Sliced
• Baking powder - 1/4 th tsp
• Rice flour - 2 tbsp
• mustard seed- 1 tbsp
• kalonji - 1 tsp