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Tinda Recipe Indian

Tinda Sabzi Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500g tinda (round gourd), washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Pinch of asafoetida (hing), optional
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp amchur powder (or 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and hing; let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the tinda, turmeric, red chili, coriander, and salt. Stir well, cover, and cook on medium-low for 10 to 12 minutes until tender, stirring once halfway. Add a splash of water if dry.
  3. Uncover, add amchur powder, and sauté on medium heat for 2 minutes until any liquid evaporates and the tinda looks glossy.
  4. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.

Notes

If you don't have amchur powder, a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving works just as well. The sabzi tastes even better after sitting for 5 minutes off heat.