Zucchini is a wonderful vegetable from the squash family that is perfect for people on a diet. It is low in calories, high in water content and a great stomach filler. Try this quick and easy stir fry recipe that takes just minutes to prepare.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
Zucchini - 1 lb, chopped thin
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Whole Dry Red Chilies - to taste
Asofoetida - pinch
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
Green Chilies - to taste, finely chopped
Salt - to taste
Lime Juice - 1 Tbsp or to taste
Cilantro - 10 sprigs, finely chopped
Method:
1. Heat Oil in a medium pan on medium heat.
2. Add Mustard Seeds and allow them to pop.
3. Add Whole Dry Red Chilies, Asofoetida, Curry Leaves and Green Chilies. Stir.
4. Add Salt and Lime Juice and stir.
5. Quickly add Zucchini and toss to cook for 2 minutes.
6. Switch off stove and mix in Cilantro Leaves.
7. Remove Zucchini in another bowl to prevent over cooking.
8. Serve hot or cold as a salad of vegetable side dish.
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September 29th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Great recipe Hetal & Anuja! Will def. try it out, especially coz its low in calories ;). These days most of us are health conscious! That is one of the reasons i like ur site.
Can u tell me where did u guys find those soup spoons?? I hav been searchin these since ages… i’ve tried searchin in Bed Bath& Beyond, Corelle, Walmart… u name it. I really need this for Eid (which is on 1st oct. or 2nd) i cant imagine havin Shirkurma (i guess u def. kno what this is) without these spoons!
September 29th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Hi Ash,
The soup spoons are available at most Chinese/Oriental supermarkets and Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
September 29th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
hi guys,
you both have such a wonderful site…very informative and learning how to do it step by step makes this web site amazing. i will definately make this zucchini recipe.. as its really easy and low in fat.
November 7th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Hey guys,
You are doing an awesome job teaching recipes in a simple and interactive manner.I totally love this recipe of yours and have linked it to my blog.I could not get zucchini here in India so i tried it with cucumber and it came out really well. Keep up the great work.
November 7th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Richa,
Thanks for the link. You have a really nice blog with a lot of nutritional information. Good luck with that.