Zucchini Poriyal Recipe

Zucchini Poriyal is a very simple stir fry recipe prepared with zucchini (courgette), fresh coconut and tempered with a few spices in Indian style.

📝 Ingredients

• 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)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat coconut oil in a pan, temper with mustard seeds ,cumin seeds ,red chillies and let it splutter for few seconds.
2. 2Add in the curry leaves ,asafetida(hing) and saute for another 30 secs
3. 3Add the chopped onion and saute till the onions are translucent and light brown.Takes appx 2 minutes.
4. 4Next 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. 5Serve the Zucchini Poriyal(Zucchini Stir Fry with fresh coconut) along with Rice and rasam.