Red Curry Courgettes (Zucchini) |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tired of zucchini done Italian or French style? Try this one, based on the curries of northern India. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs courgettes (zucchini) |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds |
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced |
3 garlic cloves, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
2/3 cup water |
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro) |
1 teaspoon garam masala |
Directions:
1. Trim the ends from the courgettes and cut into 1/2-in. slices.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Fry the mustard seeds until they start to splutter (about 2 minutes).
3. Add the onion and garlic, and fry for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chili powder, ground coriander, cumin, ground turmeric and salt, and continue to fry for about 3 minutes.
5. Add the courgette slices and fry for a further 5 minutes.
6. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and water to the frying pan and simmer until the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
7. Stir in the fresh (or dried) coriander and garam masala, then cook for another 5 minutes, or until the courgettes are tender.
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