Stuffed Apple Gourd (Tinda) Curry
Recipe Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare a delicious Indian-style stuffed apple gourd (tinda) curry. The recipe involves sautéing onions and tomatoes with aromatic spices, adding yogurt for a rich gravy, and then cooking the stuffed and sliced tinda until tender.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Cooking Oil 2-3 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
- Curry Leaves 1 sprig
- Onions, finely chopped 1 large
- Tomatoes, finely chopped 1 large
- Garam Masala 1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder 1 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Curd (Yogurt) 1/4 cup
- Apple Gourd (Tinda), stuffed and sliced 6-8 small
- Water 1 cup
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base Tadka
Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add turmeric powder and curry leaves, then sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Sauté Onions and Tomatoes
Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown, stirring continuously for about . Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and mix well.
Step 3: Add Spices and Cook Masala
Add garam masala, red chilli powder, and coriander powder to the sautéed mixture. Mix all the spices thoroughly and cook for until the raw smell of spices disappears and oil starts to separate.
Step 4: Season and Incorporate Curd
Add salt to taste and mix well. Then, add curd (yogurt) to the masala. Stir continuously to prevent curdling and cook until the curd is well incorporated and the mixture forms a thick gravy, about .
Step 5: Add Apple Gourd and Water
Carefully place the stuffed apple gourds (tinda) into the gravy. Add the sliced tinda pieces as well. Pour water over the vegetables and gravy. Cover the pan and let it simmer until the tinda is tender and cooked through.
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