Zucchini Poriyal / South Indian Style Zucchini
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.
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
- 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.
- Green Chilis: Add more or less green chilis according to your spice preference.
- 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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