Name: Bharva Tinda Masala recipe by Rita Arora at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 8-10 medium round gourds (tinda), peeled and slit; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon fennel powder (optional); 1/4 teaspoon dried mango powder; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chilli powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoon oil; 1 tsp Ginger paste; 3 medium tomato, puree

ABOUT Bharva Tinda Masala RECIPE

Tinda masala recipe is a simple and easy vegan Indian style recipe that is cooked in tomato gravy. Some people eat only potatoes and paneer during fast but I will recommend to try this tinda masala.

Ingredients Serving: 3

8-10 medium round gourds (tinda), peeled and slit
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon fennel powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried mango powder
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoon oil
1 tsp Ginger paste
3 medium tomato, puree

Instructions

Combine coriander powder, fennel powder, dried mango powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt in a bowl and mix well.
Reserve some prepared masala and stuff the remaining masala into the gourds.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add ginger and tomato and cook till the oil separates.
Reduce heat, add remaining masala and mix well. Add stuffed round gourds, mix, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add some water, mix, cover and cook on low heat till gourds are fully done.
Serve hot garnished with some Garam masala powder and chopped coriander.

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