This Spicy Tinda curry has a lot of flavor and is easy to make. Tinda
or
the Indian apple gourd (looks like the green apple) is bland, and
absorbs the flavors of the spices you use very well. This is a North
Indian vegetarian and vegan recipe. Try it the next time you pick up
tinda from the Indian grocery store.
Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 25
minutes
Ingredients
4 cups tinda (Indian apple gourd), cut into 1/4-inch
cubes
2 cups onion (red or yellow), finely chopped
1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera powder
1 tsp mango powder (amchur)
1/2-3/4 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
5 tsp vegetable oil
Preparation
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Add the onion and saute
on medium heat until lightly browned.
Add the dhania-jeera, amchur, garam masala, red
chilli, and turmeric powders along with salt and saute for a couple of
minutes.
Add 2 cups of water along with the tinda and stir.
Cook on high heat until the curry comes to a boil;
turn down the heat to medium, and cook until the tinda is tender and
the masala is absorbed.
Garnish the spicy tinda curry with cilantro and serve
hot with phulka or any Indian flatbread or plain rice.
Cooking Tip
If you want a gravy, add 1 tsp chickpea flour or rice flour to thicken
the gravy and add 1/2 cup extra water.