Zucchini Curry

Ingredients

• Zucchini – 2
• Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
• Tomato – 2 (finely chopped or pureed)
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• Green Chillies – 2 (finely chopped)
• Coriander-cumin powder – 1 tsp
• Red Chili powder – 1 tsp (or as needed)
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1/4 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Cilantro – for garnish
• Salt – as needed
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1. Chop the zucchini into big chunks.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and shallow fry the pieces. Keep it aside.
3. Remove the zucchini pieces from the pan, add an additional tbsp of oil and splutter the mustard and cumin seeds.
4. Saute the onions with the green chillies for 10 minutes until they turn nice golden brown.
5. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
6. Add the tomato pieces/puree and let the mixture cook for at least 10 minutes until the tomatoes are pulpy.
7. Add all the dry spice powders: chilly powder, coriander-cumin powder , turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt.
8. Add the zucchini pieces and required water. Bring the gravy to a boil.
9. Simmer the gravy till oil floats on top. Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.
10. Finally, add finely chopped cilantro and switch off. Serve hot with any roti varieties or rice.