Name: Stuffed Apple Gourd (Tinda) Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 sprig Curry Leaves; 1 large Onions, finely chopped; 1 large Tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Curd (Yogurt); 6-8 small Apple Gourd (Tinda), stuffed and sliced; 1 cup Water

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~150 kcal

Recipe by PAKKALAKRUTI on YouTube

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.

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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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No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)

⚠ Contains Allergens

Dairy

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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