Monday, April 15, 2013

Sauteed Zucchini

Sauteed Zucchini


Ingredients

Zucchini-5 nos
Onions-1
Garlic- 2 cloves 
Green Chili-2(optional)
Oil-3 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 pinch
Cumin seeds-1 pinch
Broken urid dhal- 1/4 tsp
Shredded Coconut- 2 tbs
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt

Method


  • Dice the Zucchini into bite size pieces.
  • Mince the onion and garlic fine.


In a frying pan add 2-3 tsp Olive oil,add the mustard seeds wait for it to sputter.
Add the cumin seeds,urid dhal,green chili,onions,curry leaves and garlic fry till they turn golden brown.
Now add the diced Zucchini,turmeric powder and salt to taste.
Cover and cook on medium flame for 6-8 minutes approx.Add the grated coconut toss and remove from flame.Delicious Zucchini saute is ready to be served as a side!
Don't over cook it,I like my Zucchini crunchy and green!
Zucchini is high in fiber and a good source of vitamin A&C! 











2 comments:

  1. Simple and yumm ! Must try this esp since it's Zucchini season now !

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  2. :))Can make the same with Bok choy too pretty yummy ..taste's more like Cabbage!Will post pics soon!

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