Zucchini as such is a bland vegetable and I never could have imagined this north Indian style gravy curry. Thanks to my friend who saw it on the internet and passed it on to me. I slightly modified the ingredients to suit our taste. It turned out very rich and silky. The next time I would try it without the cream and check out the difference. I was always under the impression that the gravy curries take a lot of time to prepare and so surprised that this curry was done in under 30 min. I am glad that this qualifies for the theme of 'Curry in a Hurry' as part of BM#5 (Day 3) .
Ingredients -
Zucchini , grated 2 cups
Onions , finely chopped 1/2 cup
Tomatoes, chopped 1 cup
Heavy Whipping Cream 4 Tbsp (I used 'Reddi wip' whipped cream)
Milk 1/2 cup
Garlic, crushed 2-3 cloves
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
Seasoning (Oil 2 Tbsp, Jeera 1/2 tsp)
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated sauce pan, add a teaspoon of oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add crushed garlic and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
Remove the cooked mixture and make a paste upon cooling. [I like to make a paste of the cooked onion-tomato mixture for the gravy base. But this is totally optional.]
Clean the sauce pan and put it again on medium heat. Add the remaining oil and saute the jeera. Add the ground onion-tomato paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and cook till oil oozes out.
Now is the time to add the grated zucchini and mix well. Cook for a couple minutes and then add the whipped cream and milk. Also add in the salt as per taste, cover with a lid and let it cook for about 7-8 min.
The curry becomes creamy with oil oozing out. Sprinkle some garam masala and give a gentle mix and cover with a lid.
Remove from fire and garnish with coriander leaves just before serving.
Tastes good with Roti/Naan or even with steaming hot rice/pulao.
Check out the Blogging Marathoners doing BM#5
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Cool Lassi(e), Me, Kalyani, Priya Mahadevan, Suma
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Priya Suresh, Veena,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Shylaja, Srivalli
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Priya Yallapantula
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast:Aarthi, Vaishali
Preparation Time 25 min
Serves 3-4 Adults
Ingredients -
Zucchini , grated 2 cups
Onions , finely chopped 1/2 cup
Tomatoes, chopped 1 cup
Heavy Whipping Cream 4 Tbsp (I used 'Reddi wip' whipped cream)
Milk 1/2 cup
Garlic, crushed 2-3 cloves
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
Seasoning (Oil 2 Tbsp, Jeera 1/2 tsp)
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated sauce pan, add a teaspoon of oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add crushed garlic and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
Remove the cooked mixture and make a paste upon cooling. [I like to make a paste of the cooked onion-tomato mixture for the gravy base. But this is totally optional.]
Clean the sauce pan and put it again on medium heat. Add the remaining oil and saute the jeera. Add the ground onion-tomato paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and cook till oil oozes out.
Now is the time to add the grated zucchini and mix well. Cook for a couple minutes and then add the whipped cream and milk. Also add in the salt as per taste, cover with a lid and let it cook for about 7-8 min.
The curry becomes creamy with oil oozing out. Sprinkle some garam masala and give a gentle mix and cover with a lid.
Remove from fire and garnish with coriander leaves just before serving.
Tastes good with Roti/Naan or even with steaming hot rice/pulao.
Check out the Blogging Marathoners doing BM#5
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Cool Lassi(e), Me, Kalyani, Priya Mahadevan, Suma
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Priya Suresh, Veena,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Shylaja, Srivalli
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Priya Yallapantula
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast:Aarthi, Vaishali
Preparation Time 25 min
Serves 3-4 Adults
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Looks delicious!! I love zucchini in any form:)
That is an excellent idea. Never grated zucchini to make the curry. I will surely give this a try :)
Even I prefer cooked onion paste to raw onion paste.
Looks creamy and delish.
yummy comforting and delicious
Harini one more yummy curry from you. looks very good:-)
Love the vibrant orange color and huge fan of Zucchinis in any form :)
thats cool, I think it will be perfect with rotis or chappathis..:)
Looks delicious. I think cream can be replaced with milk too.
Looks delicious.. perfect for chapathis. I too prefer cooked onion tomato paste. Can try replacing cream to yogurt for a change.
Can be had as a dip too ~ so creamy n yummy!
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Creamy gravy, look delicious..I have tried your whole wheat strawberry cake, Please check it in my blog dear...
I am drooling here....Yummy!
Looks delicious and creamy.An innovative recipe
South Indian Home
Wow so inviting!
Delicious and creamy recipe.Yummy
Curry looks soo inviting,creamy and delicious..
Lovely gravy curry. I bet it would taste heavenly with Dosa!