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zucchini poriyal in a bowl

Zucchini Poriyal / South Indian Style Zucchini

By Jigna
This Zucchini Poriyal is a healthy, low-calorie, dairy-free, and flavorful dish made in a South Indian Style! Making this stir-fry zucchini takes only 15 minutes, and we can enjoy it in several ways.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Course Side Dish
Diet Jain, No Onion No Garlic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 7-8 curry leaves
  • 1-2 green chilis finely chopped (add to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (Hing)
  • 400 g Zucchini (2 medium-sized)
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 tablespoon fresh coconut
  • Lemon juice to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the zucchini well, cut into medium-sized cubes without peeling, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let mustard seeds pop, then add curry leaves, green chilis, and asafoetida. Mix and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add chopped zucchini, mix well, and cook for a minute on medium heat. Add salt, turmeric powder, and coriander powder.
  • Mix well and cover the pan with the lid. Cook the zucchini on low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and cooked.
  • The cooking time of zucchini may vary, more or less, depending on how tender they are. So keep checking frequently during the cooking.
  • Once the zucchini is cooked, add chopped cilantro and coconut. If you prefer, squeeze lemon juice to taste. Mix well and cook for a minute.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer the Zucchini Stir-Fry to a serving bowl. Serve Zucchini Poriyal with Roti or as a side dish.

Notes

  1. Variations: To temper this South Indian-Style Zucchini Stir Fry, add chana dal or urad dal, along with mustard seeds. You can also add dry red chilis.
  2. Green Chilis: Add more or less green chilis according to your spice preference.
  3. Cooking: While cooking the zucchini, open the lid frequently to check if it is cooked. Overcooking may make it soggy and unpleasant.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 57kcalCarbohydrates : 7gProtein : 2gFat : 3gSaturated Fat : 1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 1gTrans Fat : 0.01gSodium : 62mgPotassium : 379mgFiber : 3gSugar : 4gVitamin A : 373IUVitamin C : 73mgCalcium : 39mgIron : 1mg
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