Poriyal de courgettes

Ingrédients

• 1 medium zucchini ((about 11/2-2 cups))
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
• 3 dry red chillies
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• a pinch asafetida (hing)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2-3 tablespoons shredded coconut ((fresh or frozen))
• salt (to taste)

Préparation

1. 1

   Heat coconut oil in a pan, temper with mustard seeds ,cumin seeds ,red chillies and let it splutter for few seconds.

2. 2

   Add in the curry leaves ,asafetida(hing) and saute for another 30 secs

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and saute till the onions are translucent and light brown.Takes appx 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Next add the diced zucchini, salt and stir-fry on medium low flame till they soft and cooked.Turn off the gas and sprinkle shredded coconut and combine well.

5. 5

   Serve the Zucchini Poriyal(Zucchini Stir Fry with fresh coconut) along with Rice and rasam.