Punjabi Tinda Masala | Apple Gourd Masala
A delicious recipe of Tinda / Apple gourd using basic spices. Completely vegan and gluten free recipe.
Ingredients
- 500 Grams Tinda / Apple Gourd
- 1 Onion Medium Size - Chopped
- 2 Tomatoes Medium Size - Chopped
- 2 Green chillies Medium Size - Finely Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt As Per Taste
- 1/3 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/3 Teaspoon Asafoetida
- 2 Tablespoon Oil Mustard Cooking Oil is best for this
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander Leaves For Garnishing (Optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the Apple gourd and cut them into cubes
- Heat oil in a pan/kadhai and add asafoetida and cumin seeds to it. Once they crackle add chopped onion and sauté till they are translucent.
- Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Now add all the spices and chopped tomatoes and chillies and sauté them till the mixture start leaving oil.
- Now add cubed Apple gourd pieces and mix well. Sprinkle little water and cover the pan with lid. Slow the heat to medium and let them cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Open the kid and sauté again, let them cook for few more minutes till they are well roasted. Switch off the heat and transfer them to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped Coriander leaves and serve hot with Indian flat bread.
Notes
- They taste best when cooked in mustard oil.
- Always try to roast the sabji before switching off the heat as that maximises the taste of it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Punjabi Tinda Masala | Apple Gourd Masala
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 680mg30%
Potassium 214mg6%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 518IU10%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.