Sabzi of the Day - Tinda Tales: Transforming an Overlooked Veggie
Tinda, or Indian round gourd, is a multipurpose vegetable that is sometimes ignored. However, this inconspicuous gourd is a culinary treasure trove, brimming with flavour and health benefits. Tinda's moderate taste and smooth texture make it an ideal canvas for various recipes. Let's look at several tasty dishes that highlight the flexibility of this modest vegetable.
Credit: Jio Mart
A nutritional powerhouse
Tinda is not only tasty but also quite nutritious. It's low in calories yet high in crucial vitamins and minerals. Tinda contains vitamin C to boost immunity, fibre to aid digestion, potassium to regulate blood pressure, and magnesium to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Here are a few excellent ways to eat this undervalued vegetable:
Credit: @chatakrasoi
Tinda masala
A classic Indian dish that is simple to prepare and full of flavour.
Ingredients:
Tinda (Indian round gourd), peeled and cubed
Onion, chopped
Tomatoes, chopped
Ginger-garlic paste
Cumin seeds
Red chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Coriander powder
Garam masala powder
Salt
Oil
Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions:
Spice it up: Heat the oil in a skillet, add the cumin seeds, and sauté the chopped onions and ginger-garlic mixture until golden brown.
Add tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes and simmer until soft.
Cook tinda: Combine the cubed tinda with turmeric, red chilli, coriander, and garam masala. Mix thoroughly.
Simmer: Add enough water to cover the tinda, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook until tender. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot alongside roti or rice.
Credit: @CookWithSaba7
Stuffed tinda
A unique and flavorful way to enjoy tinda.
Ingredients:
Tinda (Indian round gourd)
Potatoes, boiled and mashed
Peas
Green chillies, finely chopped
Ginger, grated
Cumin seeds
Red chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Garam masala powder
Salt
Oil
Instructions:
Prepare the tinda: Cut off the tops and remove the seeds.
To create the filling, Combine the mashed potatoes, peas, green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
Stuff the tinda: Fill the hollowed-out tinda with the mixture.
Simmer to perfection: Heat the oil in a skillet, add the filled tinda, cover, and simmer over low heat until soft.
Dahi Wale Tinda Ki Sabzi Recipe - Apple Gourd in Yogurt Curry
Dahi Wale Tinda Ki Sabzi Recipe is a light and delicious sabzi that takes only 20 minutes to make. It is packed with simple flavours and when cooked along with spices, yogurt and besan it makes it very refreshing… pic.twitter.com/JQDXLXDkMV
A refreshing and tangy dish that's perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients:
Tinda (Indian round gourd), peeled and cubed
Yoghurt
Green chillies, finely chopped
Cumin seeds
Red chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Garam masala powder
Salt
Oil
Instructions:
Spice it up: Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the cumin seeds. When the seeds begin to sputter, add the chopped green chillies.
Tinda tango: Sauté the cubes tinda until half-cooked.
Yoghurt magic: Whisk the yoghurt to remove any lumps. Pour it over the tinda, along with the turmeric, red chilli, and garam masala powders.
Simmer and serve: Cover and cook until the tinda is soft and the gravy thickens. Season with salt to taste, and serve hot over roti or rice.
Credit: YouTube
Tinda paratha
A delicious and healthy way to enjoy tinda for breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients:
Tinda (Indian round gourd), grated
Whole wheat flour
Salt
Water
Instructions:
Dough it out: To make the dough, combine grated tinda, whole wheat flour, salt, and water. Roll into thin rings and fry over a tawa till golden brown.
These ideas inspire you to cook using Tinda. With your creativity, you can make many tasty and nutritious meals. Consider this humble vegetable the next time you go shopping—you could find a new favourite ingredient!
