Zucchini
is a summer squash, very
low in calories (15 calories per 100gm), rich in folate, potassium and vitamin
A. It is a very delicate vegetable which cooks very fast. This is a exotic
chutney with a Indian twist… Check out other delectable chutneys here.
Ingredients
Here’s
how to make it with step by step photos…
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Ellu Thogaiyal/Sesame Seeds Thogaiyal
Zucchini/Courgette
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2
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Onion
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1 cut to cubes
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Tomato
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2 cut to cubes
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Green chillies
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3
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Garlic
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3 cloves
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Urad dhal
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2 tbsp
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Dry Red chillies
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2
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Coriander seeds/Dhania
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1 tsp
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Turmeric powder
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One pinch
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Salt
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As needed
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Oil
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2 tsp
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To Temper
Mustard seeds
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½ tsp
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Cumin seeds
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½ tsp
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Curry leaves
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6-8
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Oil
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1 tsp
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Method
Wash
the zucchini, peel and cut in to cubes (you can use it with the skin also).
Heat
oil in a kadai, add urad dhal and sauté until golden brown. Now add the red
chillies, coriander seeds and sauté for a minute. Add onions, green chillies,
garlic and sauté until translucent.
Add the
tomatoes, turmeric powder and sauté until mushy. Now add the zucchini, salt and
sauté for about 3- 4 min, switch off the stove and let it cool.
Grind
it in the blender to a fine chutney consistency and transfer it to a bowl.
In the
same kadai heat oil, add ingredients mentioned for tempering and add it to the
zucchini chutney.
Delicious
zucchini chutney is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it with idlis, dosa or chapatis.
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I just tried this chutney , replaced tomato with tamarind . Came out really good .
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this chutney but they look yummy.Definitely a must try!
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I have been eating zucchini as raw salad all this time. A few slices for my rice when I don't have time to cook a side dish. But here comes a creative idea and I am enjoying it all the way.
ReplyDeleteSomething new, something great and something well seasoned with yummy flavors.
healthy, flavorful chutney..nice idea to make chutney with zucchini..
ReplyDeleteI have never tried chutney with zuchini , but will try ur recipe soon dear .
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Never heard of this chutney before.. Zucchini chutney looks yummy Priya :-)
ReplyDeletei love chutneys with vegetable,this looks interesting.
ReplyDeletei personally hate zuchhini, but with Indian twist i ought to try tis one.
ReplyDeleteThis looks interesting,will try this out :)
ReplyDeletenever tried chutney with zucchini.. always like indian way of cooking veggies :)
ReplyDeletewow sounds new n innovative..
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of Zucchini, although this seems really tempting, would like to try once atleast..
ReplyDeletevery healthy n tempting chutney!!
ReplyDeletevery different and delicious looking chutney dear :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting chutney.. Will give it a try
ReplyDeleteVery interesting recipe..Priya i love your recipes because of it's simplicity and day to day needed recipes....will try it...
ReplyDeleteinteresting chutney recipe....i have never Zucchini in chutney...will try it soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the super comments, do try this chutney you will love it...
ReplyDeleteReally new concept, fusion recipe with healthy ingredients.. Am glad u made it priya :)
ReplyDeleteoh zuchchini in a chutney!!!! that should be awesome!!! lip smacking... Thanks for sending this yummy recipe to my event.. Looking for more yummy recipes...
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