Bharwa Tinda
Bharwa Tinda is a delicious Indian curry dish made with small round gourds called Tinda, stuffed with a spicy potato filling. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Tinda is a low-calorie vegetable and is perfect for those who are watching their weight.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
75 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
BOTTLE GOURD
10 gms (10g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Common salt
1 tsp (5g)
COOKING OIL (Gnut,ging,palm,must,coconut
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander leaves
2 tbsp (30g)
MANGO POWDER
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Asafoetida
1 pinch (2g)
Curry leaves
10 gms (10g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Prepare the apple gourds (tinda): Wash the apple gourds and make a deep slit in each tinda without cutting them into two pieces entirely. Keep them aside.
Prepare the stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, salt, chopped coriander leaves, and amchur powder. Mix well to form a stuffing mixture.
Stuff the tinda: Carefully stuff each tinda with the prepared stuffing mixture. Ensure that the stuffing goes into the slits you made earlier.
Heat oil for tempering: In a wide, shallow pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.
Cook the stuffed tinda: Carefully place the stuffed tindas in the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let them cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally until the tindas are tender and the stuffing is cooked.
Serve: Bharwa Tinda is ready to be served hot. Garnish with fresh corian
Community Reviews & Results
Sanjay Nair
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and this version of Bharwa Tinda is so much better than restaurant style. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Pooja Reddy
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Bharwa Tinda fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Ananya Deshmukh
"Tried this earlier today, and Bharwa Tinda fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Vikram Rustagi
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and this health-focused Bharwa Tinda blew me away with its authentic flavor. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."