Bharwa Tinda Recipe

Ingredients:

1. Tinda (Baby Pumpkin) - 1/2 kg
2. Salt - 1 tsp
3. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
4. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Aniseed - 1 tsp, powdered
6. Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp, powdered
7. Amchur Powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Sultanas - 15
9. Ghee - 100 gms
10. Asafoetida - a pinch
11. Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method:
1. Peel the baby pumpkins and cut a slice off the stalk end.
2. Carefully scoop out the pulp, keeping the tindas whole.
3. Chop the pulp and mix it with salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, aniseed, coriander seeds, amchur powder and sultanas.
4. Stuff the tindas with this mixture.
5. Heat ghee in a pan.
6. Fry the asafoetida and cumin seeds for 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Place the stuffed tindas in a single layer.
9. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes till tender.
10. Remove and serve