Stuffed Chalkumro with Sorse / Stuff Ash gourd with Mustard seeds/ Veg starter for Rice.

Chal Kumro / Ash Gourd also known as white pumpkin. Ash gourd have maximum water content low in calories, fat and protein and carbs, yet it is rich in fiber and antioxidants which is helpful for immune system.This dish can be a very good side dish. along with Dal and Rice. Most obviously it is a Bengali vegetarian recipe.

Serving: 03 Person

Cooking time: 15 Minutes

What we Need:

Ash Gourd/ Chal Kumro- 6 pcs
Mustard seeds -1 Bowl
Green chilli- 1/4 Cup
Frying Oil-
Turmeric- a Pinch
Salt to taste

Preparation:

First take the Ash gourd/ Chal kumro wash and peel off the skin.
Cut the Ash gourd in round -round pieces. The thickness of each piece should be around 1 inch. Now with a knife cut in a middle side so that pocket shape for stuffing.
Boil them to 50% in a bowl by adding some turmeric and some salt. Do not forget to add salt in the water.
Make stuffing paste with mustard seeds, Green chilli and some salt. Pinch of salt will helpful to avoid the bitterness taste from mustard paste.
With a spoon now put paste in the pocket of the boiled Ash gourd / Chal Kumro slices and keep them aside.
Now take frying pan, heat it up. Add some oil. Now shallow fry the ash gourd/ chal kumro slices till it become golden brown from both sides.
Now your stuffed Chalkumro with mustard seed completed, serve with dal and rice.

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