Tinda Fry

Ingredients

 * 4 tindas (round gourd), peeled and cut into wedges
 * 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
 * 1/4 tsp red chili powder
 * 1/4 tsp garam masala
 * 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
 * a pinch of amchur (dried mango powder, available at the local Indian grocery store)
 * salt, to taste

Directions
Heat oil in a pan and fry the tinda wedges till they start to brown.

Add salt and spices and fry for another minute or two. Serve warm with rotis and dal.

Recipe by Hooked on Heat
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