Tinda is as Punjabi a vegetable as it gets. When I was growing up I used to balk if tinda was ever offered up on the dining table. However now as an adult, I have grown to develop a deep appreciation for the delicate flavors that this wonderful vegetable offers.
This seasonal gourd is available mostly in summer in India and can be found in some Indian grocery stores in New York too. Here is an easy way to prepare tindas, if you can get your hands on them.
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