Tinda

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Binomial name
Praecitrullus fistulosus (Stocks) Pangale
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Synonyms
Citrullus fistulosus Stocks Citrullus lanatus var. fistulosus

The tinda, also called Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian Baby Pumpkin, is an annual vine grown for its immature fruit, a vegetable especially popular in South Asia.

The fruit is approximately spherical, and 5–8 cm in diameter. The seeds may also be roasted and eaten.

This unique squash is native to India, very popular in Indian and Pakistani cooking with curry and many gourmet dishes. Green colored, apple sized fruits are flattish round in shape and 50-60 grams in weight. Plants are vigorous, productive and begin to bear fruits in 70 days after planting.

Can be confused with Tendli, Kundru due to similar sounding name from different language / region. Tinda in Punjabi or most North Indian Languages is "Indian Baby Pumpkin".

See also

• Tindora

External links

• Oriental Vegetable Seeds - Evergreen Seeds
• Seeds of India - gourds page
• - Excellent Image of Tinda