Tinda Masala Recipe
How to make Tinda Masala
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- Recipe Servings: 6
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- Difficulty Level: Easy
About Tinda Masala Recipe: Tinda is a popular vegetable in India and other parts of South Asia. Also known as 'Indian squash', 'round melon' or 'apple gourd', Tinda is cooked into a delicious Indian curry, full of spicy and aromatic flavours. Tindsi in Rajasthan, or dhemese in Marathi, this vegetable has different names and variations in different regions and is a great lunch option in Indian homes. You can serve it with roti or paratha.
Ingredients in Tinda Masala Recipe: Stir-fried tinda tossed in oil and cooked with spices like red chilies, green chillies and garam masala. This masaledar tinda recipe is a quick and easy one, made under 30 minutes and goes well with any Indian bread.Ingredients of Tinda Masala
- 1/2 Kg Tinda (scraped and cut into 6-8 pieces lengthwise)
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tsp Coriander (dhania) powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder (lal mirch powder)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder
- 2-3 Green chillies (slit)
- 1 Tbsp Coriander leaves (dhaniya), chopped
How to Make Tinda Masala
- 1.Heat the oil and add cumin seeds.
- 2.When the seeds begin to splutter, add the green chillies and tinda, and stir-fry 2-3 times.
- 3.Add coriander powder, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, and the garam masala. Stir to mix well.
- 4.Cover and cook over low heat, stirring a few times till cooked.
- 5.Serve masaledar tindas hot garnished with coriander leaves.
Recipe Notes
Read about more Indian vegetable curries that you can cook for lunch.
Key Ingredients: Tinda (scraped and cut into 6-8 pieces lengthwise), Oil, Cumin seeds, Coriander (dhania) powder, Salt, Red chilli powder (lal mirch powder), Turmeric powder (haldi), Garam masala powder, Green chillies (slit), Coriander leaves (dhaniya)
