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    Easy Indian zucchini curry | zucchini sabzi recipe

    1st February 2024 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Vegan Zucchini curry is perfect for easy lunch. You do not even have to peel it while cooking. Just cut the head off. It is always advisable you taste it before eating.This Indian courgette curry recipe is my MIL's lunch idea. While there are many recipes with coconut milk, this is more of an zucchini Indian curry recipe It is so interesting she came up with this substitution because there was no gourd at home to make turai ki sabzi and she had never cooked with fresh zucchini earlier. You can also add some Rajasthani mangodi to this recipe and give it a protein kick.

    Earlier we had only used courgettes in noodles, vegetable loaf and stir fries. Curried zucchini and zucchini kofte are now a staple in our household.You may also bake zucchini squash in the air fryer to make a quick side dish. zucchini fries, zucchini chickpea flour pancakes and zucchini thepla are other easy recipes you can make 

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    indian zucchini curry

    There are multiple Indian recipes with squash that you can make. These include Bottle gourd curry,Bottle gourd burfi, boutle gourd lofte or bottle gourd chana dal.

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    • How to make Indian zucchini bhaji ?
    • Indian recipe for zucchini | zucchini sabzi recipe

    Top tip

    Discard immediately if there is any bitter taste. This should be practiced for all squashes and gourds as they can cause severe food poisoning if eaten.

    Equipment

    • frying pan/ kadai
    • or saucepan

    Ingredients

    • Courgette / zucchini
    • Fresh tomatoes
    • Oil or ghee
    • Cumin seeds
    • Ginger
    • Green chilies
    • Turmeric powder / curry powder
    • Salt and red chilli powder as per taste

    Related links

    There are many recipes you can make using courgette. Pancakes taste great on cast iron pan. They are an easy and healthier alternative to sweet plain flour pancakes. You can even air fry flowers or make a pizza, salad or soup out of it. Make other curries on lines of the curries below by replacing lauki and turai with courgette.

    • Vegan zucchini fritters
    • Zucchini boats
    • Zucchini Muthia - Squash dumplings
    • lauki chana dal
    • Tural dal chawar
    • Air fryer asparagus with zucchini wraps

    How to make Indian zucchini bhaji ?

    This is a simple indian zucchini recipe to make ,if you like you can make the base with onions and tomatoes to make a base and then add the zucchini pieces. Follow here for our healthy indian curry recipe

    • Wash and chop courgette into small pieces. Eat a raw piece to check if it is bitter. If bitter, discard immediately. Use a new one.
    zucchini sabji step 1
    • In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add ginger, chillies and pinch of asafoetida optionally.
    zucchini curry step 2
    • Now, add tomatoes and salt. Let it cook over medium heat until it softens. You may use a can of tomatoes if you like.
    zucchini curry step 3
    • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder.
    zucchini curry step 4
    • Add the chopped zucchini pieces.Mix well. Let it cook till it softens.
    zucchini curry step 5
    • Garnish Zucchini masala with chopped cilantro and dash of lemon juice optionally. Serve hot with Indian flatbread or rice.
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    Indian recipe for zucchini | zucchini sabzi recipe

    This recipe for Zucchini Indian curry is an easy recipe.Best for weight-loss. You can serve zucchini curry recipe with flatbread or basmati rice.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: courgette sabzi, curry zucchini, indian zucchini recipes, zucchini curry recipes, zucchini indian recipe
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • or kadai/frying pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium zucchini around 400gms
    • 2-3 medium tomatoes around 100-150 gms

    For tempering

    • 2 tablespoon oil or ghee (if you prefer)
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
    • 1 piece ginger finely chopped
    • 1 green chilli chopped,avoid if you do not like spicy food
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder as per taste
    • Salt as per taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and chop courgette into small pieces. Eat a raw piece to check if it is bitter. If bitter, discard immediately. Use a new one.
    • In a frying pan, heat oil or ghee.
    • Add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add ginger, chillies, and pinch of asafoetida optionally.
    • Add tomatoes and let it soften.
    • Now add the spices & mix well.
    • Add the chopped courgette pieces.
    • Cook until they are soft or pressure cook for 2-3 whistles with ½ cup of water if using a pressure cooker. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
    • Serve hot with flatbread or rice.

    Notes

    You can avoid asafoetida if going gluten-free.

    Variations and substitutions

    • You can add zucchini to our garam masala curry recipe to make this quickly on weekdays. Just take ¼ cup of the Indian curry sauce in a pan with 1 tablespoon oil, add chopped zucchini with little salt, cook until soft.
    • You can also make this curry without tomatoes. Let it cook and pulse it. Add tadka and serve it as Sindhi nijji turai .
    • Make a vegan version by using oil instead of ghee.
    • You can also add mustard seeds, curry leaves in the tempering to make it south indian style Andhra style beerakaya chutney
    • Avoid asafoetida or heeng to make a gluten free curry.
    • Add onions and ginger-garlic paste as a variation. If you like it spicy you may add garam masala to it.
    • You can even make a potato & zucchini curry. Alternatively, add cooked/boiled chickpeas to make a courgette and chickpea curry.
    • You may use lauki or turai if courgette is not available for the above recipe. You can cook it in instant pot too. If you plan to make a mixed vegetable, add aubergine and carrots to it. Courgette and chickpea curry is a good meal too if you want to make a mixed veg recipe.

    Storage

    Store leftover zucchini curry in an airtight container. You can also freeze this easy indian style zucchini sabzi for a longger usage.

    FAQs

    Is zucchini the same as a courgette?

    Yes, courgette is the French name.

    Can u have zucchini on keto?

    Yes you can.

    Is a zucchini a squash?

    Yes it is of the same family as gourds.

    What are other ways of using courgette

    You can make a zucchini thai curry, courgette mushroom curry, courgette lentil curry,air fried zucchini chips.Other awesome recipes are applesauce zucchini muffins,soup,pasta and au gratin

    How do you identify a bad zucchini ?

    I like to taste the zucchini before cooking it. if it has a strong bitter taste then I discard that zucchini.

    Health Benefits of zucchini

    • It is one of thsoe low-calorie vegetables which have a high water content.
    • It is rich in vitamin C.
    • high in antioxidants to support immune health.
    • Provides fiber for healthy digestion and gut microbiome
    • Promotes healthy heart.

    Conclusion: Indian-style zucchini stir fry is a delicious zucchini curry using handful of spices & has a mild flavor. It is a great recipe for summer days as it has a small cook time.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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