Bharwa Parwal | Stuffed Parwal Sabzi
Bharwa Parwal is a dry vegetable prepared by stuffing parwals with dry masala that mainly consists besan and crushed peanuts, flavoured with basic spices. Parwal is also known as potol, parval or pointed gourd.
The whole process of preparing this bharwa parval sabzi recipe can be divided into 3 stages –
preparing the stuffing
stuffing the parwals with the prepared masala and finally
preparing the sabzi
One has to be a little patient to prepare this sabzi. But, once it gets ready, it will be worth the efforts and wait.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this Bhawa Parwal Sabzi with rotis or parathas and any dal.
If you are looking for more Indian Curry/Sabzi recipes, then do have a look at other recipes on the blog like –
Kaju Karela
Mixed Vegetables in Spinach Gravy
Bhindi Masala
Rajma Masala
Pumpkin Sabzi
Baingan ka Bharta
Bharwa Parwal | Stuffed Parwal Sabzi
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240 ml)
For the Stuffing
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 broken dry red chili deseeded
- 3 tablespoon besan/chickpea flour
- 4 tablespoon crushed peanuts
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder/haldi
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder/dhania powder
- 1 teaspoon jeera/cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon amchur/dry mango powder
- salt to taste
- small bunch of coriander leaves chopped
Other Ingredients
- 250 grams parwal/pointed gourd
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 broken dry red chili deseeded
- ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds/rai
- ½ tsp cumin seeds/jeera
- 1 green chilli cut into 2 pieces or finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida/hing
- 2 tablespoons water for sprinkling
For the Garnish
- small bunch of coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- Wash and peel parwal. Remove stalk from both ends and make a slit in centre lengthwise. Do not cut the whole parwal.
- With help of a small or scooper, scoop out the seeds from them. Set them aside.
For the Stuffing
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add dry red chiili and besan. Saute for a minute on low to medium flame.
- Then add crushed peanuts (peanut powder) and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Now add all the spice powders one by one - dhaniya powder, jeera powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Keep on stirring continuously.
- Remove from flame and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, add amchur powder, powdered sugar and chopped coriander leaves.
- Stuffing is ready. Set aside.
Preparing Sabzi
- Fill the slit parwals with the prepared stuffing.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add dry red chilli and mustard seeds. Once seeds crackle, add jeera. When it crackles, add green chilli and hing.
- Reduce the flame, stir and immediately place the stuffed parwals in the pan and lightly toss the pan so that parwals are coated with oil.
- Sprinkle around 2 tablespoons water and cover with a lid. Cook on a low to medium flame for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. After every 3-4 minutes, keep on tossing the pan so that parwals doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Once they are cooked completely, sprinkle the remaining stuffing masala and chopped coriander leaves over them. Stir gently and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with phulka rotis or parathas.
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I have never made parwal before but am going to try it now as your recipe is so tempting Drashti!
Thank you so much 🙂
In Bengal stuffed parwal is usually a non veg dish. Stuffed with fish or keema. But this sounds delicious. Bookmarking it to try later.
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How delicious and inviting this Bharwa parwal looks and you are torturing us with your fabulous clicks Drashti. Though i dont cook these sort of parwal dishes am so tempted to make some soon.
Thank you so much for the lovely words :))
Looks delicious.. Have never tried this dish before this really tempts me to try now..
Thanks a lot 🙂
Any bharva I my favourite. Parwal is not easy to get here. So I will follow your stuffing recipe.
Very lovely presentation.
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What a yummy looking curry that is. I have never cooked with parwal — don’t know why. I would love to try your dry stuffed parwal — will buy some next time I see some good fresh ones in the market.
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Bharwa parwal looks tempting, love that flavorful stuffing mix 🙂
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I make parwal sabji but have never made stuffed one, your recipe sounds interesting, I think it will pair well with Gujju daal, bhat and rotli 🙂
That’s a perfect combination. We have it the same way..Thanks
I can count the number of times I have made parwal on my fingers. Since I like this stuffing will try making it.
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Can guess how tasty the dish would be by seeing your amazing clicks… So tempting !
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Looks so delicious. I love this recipe, I ate at friends house, from that day this is one of the favorite dish:)
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This is such an interesting recipe… have heard of such recipes for baingan, nice to see something similar with a different vegetable…
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Love the beautiful setup for the picture. Would try this stuffed parwal soon. Haven’t tried them yet?
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Though i love this veggie, but tried the stuffed version. Looks so yummilicious!!
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Bharva parwal is one of my favorite stuffed vegetables. This looks super tempting and I wish I could get some now.
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Stuffed Parwal looks delicious.. Parwal is such a healthy vegetable, Love this stuffed version.. bookmarking it..
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i am drooling here. I love parwal and stuffed parwal is totally awesome.. i liked your simple stuffing and fool proof recipe.
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This looks tempting, planning to use this stuffing for something else, as I rarely make parwal.
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My mom makes bharwa parvel in a similar way. Adding peanuts is a great idea. Adds a great flavour. Great share.
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Can feel it is so tasty right from the bowl itself. Hope I can find some to try.
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I have a fondness for stuffed veggies. It is filling, flavourful and tempting – true in your case here! Parwal looks amazing with your styling and photography, not to forget the recipe for the delicious stuffing. I bet, the parwal haters would soon convert after seeing the images and the recipe.
Thank you so much 🙂
OMG.. parwal can be delicious like this 😉 i am not a huge parwal fan but it is also true that i didn’t try stuffed parwal recipe. It looks delicious and sure will try this..
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This looks super delicious.. will be perfect with some Dal and rice
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Parwal
Is one of my favorites , and My mother cooks awesome bharwan parval , I love Parwal with any curries . Your looks so delicious
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bherwa parwal taste great with chapati and curd. My father loves it so much. great recipe share.
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