Stuffed Apple Gourd (Tinda) Curry
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
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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
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 for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Sauté Onions and Tomatoes
Add finely chopped onions to the pan and 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 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 until the tinda is tender and cooked through.
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