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Zucchini Poriyal | Zucchini Thoran

Zucchini Poriyal is a quick tasty side made in South Indian style.  Right from cutting vegetables to making the Poriyal it just takes less than 15 minutes in total, Perfect for busy days.
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Course: Poriyal
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Zucchini - 350 grams
  • Turmeric powder - pinch
  • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - as needed
  • Coconut - 25 grams
  • Pepper powder - pinch

To temper

  • Coconut oil - 4 grams
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilli - 1
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Hing - generous pinch

Instructions

  • Add coconut oil to the pan and when the oil is hot add mustard and let it splutter
  • Add cumin seeds , hing, red chili and curry leaves; sauté
  • Add diced zucchini, turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder; mix well and cook in medium flame
  • Cook till zucchini turns soft (it takes 2/3 minutes)
  • Add grated coconut and pinch of pepper powder; sauté for a minute and switch off

Video

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Notes

  1. Coconut oil gives a nice flavor to coconut-based dishes. Any oil can be used instead
  2. Avoid covering and cooking zucchini. Zucchini might turn soggy in that case
  3. Add salt initially and cook. If salt is added toward the end Poriyal might become soggy
  4. Adjust the spice according to your taste. Green Chilli can be ground and added along with coconut for additional spice
  5. Channa dal/ urad dal can be tempered along with mustard seeds. I usually do but forgot while taking the video
  6. Pair the Poriyal with kara Kuzhambu for a tasty combo
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