Tinda kurma

TINDA KURMA

Tinda, also called Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin

INGREDIENTS

• Tinda  – 3 or 4 cup [ tender ones ]
• Onion chopped – 1
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Curry leaves – few
• Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp
• Tomato chopped – 1
• Chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as per taste
• Coriander pwdr – 2 tsp
• Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
• Garam masala pwdr – 3/4 tsp
• Finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Freshly grated coconut – ¼ cup
• Fennel seeds – 2 tsp
• Cashew – 4 or 5
• Chutney dal /gram dal roasted – 1 tbsp
• Green chilli – 1
• Cinnamon – 1 very tiny piece [ optional ]

Tinda is best known for being mild and soothing for the digestive system. But that’s not its only benefit. It contains antioxidants like carotenoids and many anti-inflammatory agents, which are effective in controlling blood pressure, heart diseases and strokes.

PREPARATION

1. Make a fine paste of coconut + fennel seeds + chutney dal + cashew + cinnamon + green chilli and keep aside .
2. Peel the gourd and chop it into small pieces .

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METHOD

Heat oil in a cooker , add  cumin seeds and fry .[ don’t burn ]

Add onion + curry leaves and fry till light brown .

Add tomatoes + salt and fry till soft .

Add chilli pwdr + turmeric + garam masala pwdr + coriander pwdr and fry .

Add the gourd and mix well.

Stir and cook for a minute .

Add the coconut paste and stir fry for a min till raw smell leaves .

Add 1 or 11/2 cup water and mix well  .

Water as per the consistency you want .

Pressure cook upto 3 to 4 whistles ,till the gourd becomes very soft .

Once the pressure release ,open the cooker and mix well.

*** If the consistency is thin , simmer on low flame till semi thick gravy .

Once done off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves .

Goes well with rice as well as chapatti or rice.

A water-rich vegetable, it keeps your body cool and healthy, increases urinary flow which helps excrete toxins from the kidney. It also contains a lot of fiber, which helps in digestion, relieves stomach acidity and prevents constipation. 

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