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Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry)

  • 50 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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6 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as tinda sabzi, tinde ki sabzi, tinday ki sabzi · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & GraviesVeganDairy-free

Tinda masala, round gourd simmered in an onion and tomato masala with ginger garlic paste, coriander and fennel. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 50 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items

4 people
  • Tinda (Round Gourd), Quartered500 grams
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Asafoetida0.5 grams
  • Onion, Finely Chopped100 grams
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tsp
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
  • Tomato, Puree250 grams
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Fennel Seeds, Crushed½ tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Water, For Cooking150 ml
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy170kcal680kcal
Protein3.2g13g
Carbohydrate13g52g
Fat13g50g
Fibre3.4g14g
Sugar2.9g12g

Method

  1. 1

    Scrape the skin off the tinda, cut off the top and cut each one into 4 pieces.

    Tinda (Round Gourd)

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai. Add the tinda, cover and cook on low heat for 7 minutes, turning once, till half cooked. Take them out.

    Oil

  3. 3

    In the same kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes till light golden.

    OilCuminAsafoetidaOnion

  4. 4

    Add ginger garlic paste and green chilli and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and crushed fennel. Cook for 8 minutes till oil comes out at the sides.

    Ginger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliTomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderFennel Seeds

  5. 5

    Add the tinda, salt and 150 ml water. Mix, cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes till the tinda is soft.

    SaltWater

  6. 6

    Add coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry) take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry) spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry)?
500 grams Tinda (Round Gourd), 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 100 grams Onion, 5 grams Green Chilli, 250 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tinda Masala (Round Gourd Curry)?
About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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