Zucchini Masala
ZUCCHINI CURRY MASALA
Summer is here.
If you love Zucchini and if you love coconut, then this recipe is for you.
This dish is similar to Avial, a south Indian delicacy.
I have adapted this recipe slightly to fit in the Zucchini perfectly with just 10 ingredients that are readily available or replaceable. Here is the recipe.
ZUCCHINI MASALA CURRY
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Makes: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 zucchini, peeled and diced into small chunks
1" fresh ginger
2 green chillies
3 tbsp raw coconut slices
1/2 cup yogurt (use plant-based for vegan)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds or 1/4th tsp of dijon mustard
4-5 curry leaves( highly recommended but optional or use one bay leaf)
1 tsp Himalayan salt
METHOD:
Step1:
Put the ginger, green chillies and coconut into a food processor and blend into a smooth paste by adding little yogurt. Keep this aside.
Step2:
In a pan, add the oil and bring it to a medium-high and add the mustard seeds, taking care of splatters followed by cumin seeds and the curry leaves. Then add the zucchini and the salt and cook until all the moisture from the zucchini gets evaporated.
Step3:
Now include the blended paste and stir in the remaining yogurt into the pan. Mix all the contents to coat the zucchini thoroughly and cook for just about done 3 mins. Don't overcook the yogurt and the coconut as they will lose their potency if overcooked.
Serving Variations: This zucchini masala curry is best when enjoyed with a bowl of steamed rice and a fresh dollop of coconut yogurt. Meal ready, Try it!
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❤️Hasin
This looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks Josiah.
DeleteYumm hungry again 😋
ReplyDeleteKhadeeja, You are kind.
DeleteThis sounds like a treat! Curry leaves are one of my favorite ingredients. I don't think I've made a curry with zucchini before. I'll definitely have to try this once we reach zucchini season in my area!
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DeleteThis looks so good! I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for the recipe. We're always looking for new things to cook. Hope you're having the best day, CoCo
ReplyDeleteThanks CoCo, hope you try and yes, we are having the best day cooking some gourmet food. You take care too.
DeleteThis zucchini masala curry looks so good! Love the gorgeous green color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tasia, Yes the green is gorgeous.
DeleteThis is such a fun way to use up some extra zucchini from the garden! Plus, I am loving all the fun flavors!
ReplyDeleteIt's a blessing to have such fresh produce coming from your garden Heidi.
DeleteThis looks so delicious and healthy. Love the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nimisha
DeleteThis looks yummy
ReplyDeleteHi Faisal, thanks
DeleteThank you for this recipe! With all of the yellow squash (zucchini) I have this year I'm constantly on the prowl for a new and unusual recipe. This is it!
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