10 minute Air Fryer Tindora Sabji

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Our Air Fryer Tindora recipe is a deliciously spicy, earthy vegetable dish that is ready in 10 mins. Full of gourd, potatoes, and a carefully balanced blend of spices, this dish is as wholesome as it is tasty. When you want to make this hearty, comforting sabji, follow our recipe and tips for success.

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What is tindora?

Tindora, known as ivy gourd in English, is found in the tropical climates of Africa and Asia. It is a very popular vegetable in Indian cuisine as a main veggie dish. In some parts of India, they will add it to dals.

Tindora is known by several different names throughout India. They vary by region and include names such as dondakaya, tendli, kovakkai, and tondi.

The veggies themselves are mostly green with white stripes or lines running over their oval shape. They look a bit like elongated, small watermelons or cucumbers.

While you can eat them uncooked, most of the time they are placed in recipes with potatoes and spices to give them a tasty flavor that you are sure to enjoy.

Ingredients to make Tindora Sabzi

When you want to make tindora recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients on hand:

Tindora - Also known as ivy gourd, you will want to use one that is ripe.
Potatoes - You want to use medium sized potatoes cut into chip-like rounds.
Oil - You can use olive oil or whatever you have on hand.
Besan - A flour made from chickpeas that helps to thicken the juices.
Spices:
- Asafoetida
- turmeric powder
- red chili powder
- cumin powder
- coriander powder
- Amchur
- garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
For garnish - You’ll want both lemon juice and cilantro

To make your life easier, you’ll also want to have the following tools on hand:

Cutting board
Knife
Air Fryer or Oven
Tongs

How to make Tindora in Air fryer

When you are ready, here’s what you need to do to make tindora fry:

First, prepare the tindora and potatoes. To start, remove the circular ends of the tindora and slice it lengthwise into 4 pieces. If the tindora is overripe and slightly reddish, then please discard it. To prepare the potatoes, first peel them. Once they are peeled, cut the circular ends off the potatoes and then slice the remainder of the potatoes to match the tindora.
Add the oil, besan, and spices to a large bowl and then mix well. Next, add the tindora and potatoes to the bowl, coat them well with the mixture, and then toss them into the air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer for 10 minutes at 375 F, making sure to shake the basket once before the timer goes off.
Once ready, garnish the tindora with lime juice and cilantro.

Finally, serve warm with roti, paratha, or dal rice.

Pro Tips to make the tindora

When you make this recipe for tindora, you’ll want to follow these simple tips and tricks for best results:

Don’t over cook the tindora in the air fryer. About 10 minutes is all it needs. You don’t want to burn or dry it out.
Make sure to serve the tindora with your favorite sides so you have a very filling meal.
When cutting the tindora, try to keep the sizes consistent.
Throw away any over-ripe tindora that have a slight reddish tint.

FAQs

What to eat with tindora?

Tindora can be very filling on its own, but you might like to serve it with lauki, roti, paratha, dal tadka, or rice for a complete meal or when serving a large family.

How to store tindora

If you make too much and have leftovers or want to make it ahead, you can store prepared tindora in an airtight container. Before storing, allow it to cool and then make sure to seal the container properly.

It will generally stay fresh for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.

Variations

Tindora can have various flavors throughout India. Here are a few suggestions:
Try using different potatoes for different flavor variations
Increase the amount of heat with more chili powder or other spices that add heat
For a little bit of sweetness, add a bit of sugar.

Where can I buy tindora

You can buy tindora in an Indian grocery store. If you can’t find it there, you may be able to order it online, but your best bet is to go to your local speciality store.

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Air Fryer Tindora Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Tindora is a deliciously spicy, earthy vegetable dish that is popular throughout India. Full of gourd, potatoes, and a carefully balanced blend of spices, this dish is as wholesome as it is tasty. When you want to make the best tindora you have ever had and treat your family to a hearty, comforting meal, you will want to follow our recipe and tips for success.

Ingredients

tindora (ivy gourd) 2 ½ cups, slit length wise into 4
medium sized potatoes 2, cut like chips
oil 3 tbsp
besan 2 tbsp
asafoetida ¼ tsp
turmeric powder ½ teaspoon
red chilli powder ½ teaspoon
cumin powder ½ teaspoon
coriander powder ½ teaspoon
amchur ½ teaspoon
garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Lemon juice for garnish
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

First, prepare the tindora and potatoes. To start, remove the circular ends of the tindora and slice it lengthwise into 4 pieces. If the tindora is overripe and slightly reddish, then please discard it. To prepare the potatoes, first peel them. Once they are peeled, cut the circular ends off the potatoes and then slice the remainder of the potatoes to match the tindora.
Add the oil, besan, and spices to a large bowl and then mix well. Next, add the tindora and potatoes to the bowl, coat them well with the mixture, and then toss them into the air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer for 10 minutes at 375 F, making sure to shake the basket once before the timer goes off.
Once ready, garnish the tindora with lime juice and cilantro.

Finally, serve warm with roti, paratha, or dal rice.

Notes

Don’t over cook the tindora in the air fryer. About 10 minutes is all it needs. You don’t want to burn or dry it out.
Make sure to serve the tindora with your favorite sides so you have a very filling meal.
When cutting the tindora, try to keep the sizes consistent.
Throw away any over-ripe tindora that have a slight reddish tint.

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