Thursday 29 October 2009

Three Veggie Curry


To be frank I have never tried courgette, but last week I decided to give it a try. I made a curry with it & it tasted good. My husband  liked it very much. Already it has appeared twice in our menu since last week. First time I did not take a photo, so posting it now.

Three Veggie Curry

Ingredients:
Potato: 3 medium size
Courgette(Zucchini): 1 small
Green Bell Pepper: 1 medium
Onion: 1 medium size
Oil: 2tsp
Mustard seeds: 1/4tsp
Whole jeera: 1/2tsp
Split urad dal: 1/2tsp
Garlic paste: 1tsp
Red chilli powder: 1tsp
Coriander powder: 2tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4tsp
Salt
Dessicated coconut: 2tsp

Method:
Clean, peel, cut potato into small cubes.
Clean, cut courgette into small cubes.
Clean, cut bell pepper into small cubes.
Finely chop onion.
In a pan add oil then add mustard seeds, allow it to crackle, then add  jeera & split urad dal.
Wait till the urad dal turns golden brown. Add the finely chopped onion & saute' till the onion becomes pale in colour.
Add the vegetables, then add garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder & salt. Saute' for 2-3 minutes.
Add water for the vegetables to get cooked. Close with a lid & cook till the vegetables are done.
Sprinkle the dessicated coconut powder. Mix well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with steamed rice or chapathis.

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