Tinda Masala recipe | Tinda ki Sabji | How to prepare Tinda Masala?

Tinda Masala recipe | Tinda ki Sabji | How to prepare Tinda Masala?

Tinda is known as round gourd or apple gourd in English is cooked in almost every Indian kitchen. It is also known as Indian Baby Pumpkin. Tinda is native to India.Tinda Masala is a popular vegetable in North India. Tinda Masala recipe is very healthy and easy to cook. Serve Tinda masala sabji along with Dal, Raita, and Chapati.

Tinda Masala recipe | Tinda ki Sabji | How to prepare Tinda Masala?

Ingredients

Tinda (Round Gourd or Apple Gourd) – 250 gms

Sliced Onion – 1 (medium size)

Chopped Tomatoes – 2 (medium size)

Garlic – 3-4 cloves (minced)

Oil – 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder -- 2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Mango powder – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Wash and wipe tindas with the help of a kitchen cloth. Cut the tindas into wedges of medium thickness. Heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds, let them crackle and change their colour. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Saute until light brown in colour. Add tomatoes and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add tinda wedges. Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook covered on low heat stirring in between. When tinda is cooked, add mango powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Serve tinda masala along with Dal, Raita, and Chapatis.

Tinda (Round Gourd or Apple Gourd)

Tinda (round gourd or apple gourd) is as nutritious as lauki (bottle gourd). It is a water-rich vegetable and keeps our body cool and healthy. Tinda is mild and soothing for the digestive system. 

Tinda helps in digestion as it contains a lot of fiber. Tinda controls stomach acidity and prevents constipation.

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Tinda Masala recipe | Tinda ki Sabji | How to prepare Tinda Masala?