Masala Tinda: Tasty Vegetarian Recipe

Tinda or apple gourd or the baby pumpkin is a popular vegetable in the Northern part of India. Apple gourd is a less known vegetable, but it has numerous health benefits. It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents which are very effective in bringing blood pressure under control, prevent heart diseases and cancer.

With all these benefits and a simple recipe to cook tinda, there is no reason as why you should not include it in your menu. Masala tinda is a simple and quick recipe. The apple gourd is cooked with a blend of spices and yogurt which makes this vegetarian recipe an absolute delight for your taste-buds.

So, check out the recipe of masala tinda and give it a try.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Tinda (apple gourd)- ½ kg
• Yogurt- 1 cup
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 2tsp
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Red chilli powder- 2tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Garam masala powder- ½ tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- 1tbsp
• Water- 1 cup
• Coriander leaves- 2tbsp (finely chopped)

Procedure

1. Peel and wash the tinda with water. Cut it into 4 halves.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds to it.
3. Once the seeds start spluttering, add the diced tinda. Fry on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cook for 3-4 minutes.
6. Beat the yogurt in a bowl and add it to the pan. Mix well.
7. Add salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.
8. Now add water, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes on a low flame. Keep stirring occasionally.
9. After that, check the tinda with a fork if it is completely cooked.
10. Once it is cooked, add garam masala powder and mix well.
11. Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Masala tinda recipe is ready to be served. Enjoy this scrumptious treat with rotis.