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Indian Spiced Masala Zucchini
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Always thought of zucchini as a continental veggie? Well, this recipe is all set to change your perception.
The zucchini is cooked here with tomatoes, onions and a splash of everyday Indian spice powders, to get an awesome dish with a desi flavour.
This tasty dish is easy to make, and will go down well with the whole family, young and old members alike. So, you can safely include the Indian Spiced Masala Zucchini as part of your everyday cookbook.
You can also try making other zucchini based dishes like the Grilled Zucchini Recipe or Zucchini Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese.
Indian Spiced Masala Zucchini recipe - How to make Indian Spiced Masala Zucchini
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
13 Mins
Total Time
23 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, garlic and onion and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the zucchini, garam masala and salt, mix well, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Indian Spiced Masala Zucchini recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 97 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 14.2 mg |
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Molly Stovall
March 13, 2025, midnight
This was so delicious and aromatic. Zucchini can tend towards the bitter end of the spectrum when sauteed but with these spices and the tomato it swings more to the sweet side. My new favorite way to prepare zucchini. Doesn''t need any adjustments. Thanks for the recipe.
Foodie #679283
March 13, 2025, midnight
Just so good. Loved it. Will make it again.
