How to Make Indian tindora vegetable

Tindora is a green vegetable which is popular in many parts of India and is known by many names (ivy gourd, kovakai, tondli, giloda…just to name a few). It resembles a watermelon but is only the size of your little pinky. Tindora can be cooked as a subzi all by itself or mixed with other vegetables like potato. Tindora are also used in many sambar recipes. When you're running out of vegetables to cook, don't pass up Tindora in the grocery aisle and try this simple, yet delicious subzi recipe.

Watch this how to video to learn how to prepare an Indian style tindora recipe.

Ingredients:

Tindora - approx 1 1/2 lbs, sliced

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Asofoetida (Hing) - pinch

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Green Chilies - to taste, finely chopped

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp

Red Chili Powder - to taste

Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a medium non-stick pan on medium heat.

2. Add Mustard Seeds and allow them to pop.

3. Add Cumin Seeds and let them sizzle.

4. Add Asofoetida, Turmeric Powder, Green Chilies and Tindora. Mix well.

5. Add Salt, Red Chili Powder, Coriander Powder and Cumin Powder.

6. Mix well, cover and cook until Tindora are tender. Stir every few minutes to cook evenly and prevent burning.

7. When Tindora are tender, uncover and cook for an additional few minutes to lightly brown them.