Zucchini Sabzi Recipe (Indian Stir Fry)
Spice up your dinner routine with this tasty zucchini sabzi recipe. Made with fresh, healthy ingredients, it's the perfect low calorie side dish to complement any meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 84kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini cubed
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tomatoes diced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 3 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place a pan on medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and saute until gives the aroma.1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Add onions, garlic, ginger, and sauté until golden brown.1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp ginger
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they are soft and mushy.1 tomatoes
- Mix in coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste.1 tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chili powder
- Mix in the chopped zucchini and cook for another 5-7 minutes over medium-high heat until the zucchini cooks thoroughly.3 zucchini
- Cook to a tender consistency with a little bit of crunchiness.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and enjoy your hot and flavorful Zucchini Sabzi!3 tsp cilantro
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, feel free to add more red chili powder or even some chopped green chilies.
- You could add other vegetables such as green peppers, bottle gourd, lima beans, or carrots to this dish for added texture and flavor.
- If you cannot find the individual spices, substitute them with garam masala powder.
- Serve with hot chapatis, naan, or rice for a complete meal.
- For a creamier consistency, you can add a dollop of yogurt or coconut milk to the dish while cooking.
- If you find sabzi is a little watery, add gram flour or besan and cook for 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg