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Tindora nu shaak in a pan.
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Tindora Nu Shaak

Tindora nu shaak is a quick, delicious vegetable dish madeof ivy gourd and potatoes. It uses a handful of simple Indian spices for an easy meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: ivy gourd, tindora, tindora curry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Non stick pan

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ⅛ tsp asafetida hing
  • 2 medium potatoes 300g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2½ cups Tindora (ivy gourd) chopped 280g
  • ½ tsp red chili powder lal mirch
  • 1 tsp cumin coriander powder dhana jeeru
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions

Prep

  • Chop tindora (ivy gourd) and bateta (potatoes) in similar shapes. (see picture and post for more details). Chop 4-5 stalks of cilantro (optional).
    Cut tindora or ivy gourd on a cutting board.

Get cooking

  • Heat oil in non-stick pan on stove on medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds. They will start to pop and splutter in 1-2 minutes. Add hing (asafetida).
    Mustard seeds in oil in a non-stick pan on stovetop.
  • Add potatoes then turmeric and salt. Mix well. Let potatoes cook for about 2-3 minutes. They will just begin to brown at about this time.
    Turmeric and salt added and mixed with potatoes in pan.
  • Add in the tindora and remaining spices. Mix well. Reduce heat between low-medium. Cover and cook about 12 minutes. Mix once at 6 minutes. At 12 minutes, check to see that tindora and potatoes are knife tender and cooked.
    Tindora added to potatoes in pan.
  • Once cooked, turn off gas. Optionally add chopped fresh cilantro and serve.
    Cookend bhinda nu shaak in a pot.

Notes

You can also use garlic and onions to make tindora masala.  Feel free to add finely chopped onions and minced garlic if that is your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg