July 1, 2008

Ras-e-daar Zucchini

Ingredients:
4 Green Zucchinis (peeled and chunked)
2 sliced medium-sized tomatoes (chunked)
1/2 red onion (chunked)
2 slices of fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1 jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp of coriander powder
1 tbsp of cumin powder
1/2 tbsp of turmeric powder
1/2 tbsp of chilli powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp of vegetable oil
2 cups of water

Preparation:
1. Blend fresh ginger, garlic cloves and jalapeno pepper to form a paste.
2. Heat a non-stick wok on low heat. Add vegetable oil to pan. Add red onion chunks and saute. Add zucchini and saute. Add tomatoes.
3. Add paste from step 1 to the pan and mix in with vegetables.
4. Add spices to the pan - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and chilli powder and blend in with vegetables.
5. Add salt to taste.
6. Once the vegetables are reasonably sauted, add water and let the curry simmer.
7. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
8. Once curry is ready, serve hot with rice.

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