Zucchini Chutney

Ingredients:

Zucchini (diced into small cubes) - 1 cup
Cilantro (chopped) - 1/2 bunch
Tamarind - 1/4 lemon size
Salt - as per taste
Dried red chillies - 5 (or as per taste)
Oil - 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1tsp
Mustard seeds - 1tbsp
Urad dal - 1tbsp
Chana dal - 1tbsp
Asafoetida. 1/2 tsp


Procedure:

1. In a pan take 1 tbsp of oil. Once it is hot add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter add urad dal and chana dal . Fry till they become crunchy.
2. Now red chillies and fry for 2 min. Add asafoetida. Take it into a bowl and let it cool.
3. In another pan take rest of the oil. Add the zucchini along with salt and turmeric. Cover and cook for about 10 min.
4. First grind the tempering  along with tamarind and cilantro. Now add the cooked zucchini and grind it.
5. Transfer to a bowl and Serve with rice.

Beans Fry

Ingredients:

String beans (chopped finely) - 2 cups
Dried red chillies - 1
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
Urad dal - 1 tbsp
Chana dal - 1 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp ( or as per taste)
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Cilantro - for garnishing


Procedure:


1. In a wok or pan take oil. Once it is hot add the mustard seeds. 
2. When the seeds start to splutter add urad and chana dal and fry till they turn brown.
3. Add the dried red chilli and fry for a minute or so.
4. Now add beans and fry till they are cooked. It may take about 10 to 15 min.
5. Add the salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Mix the curry well and contine to cook for about 3 or 4 min.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with hot rice and ghee.

Cauliflower - Broccoli Fry

Ingredients:

Cauliflower florets - 2 cups

Broccoli florets - 1 cup

Cumin seeds - 1 and 1/2 tbsp

Oil - 3 tbsp

Salt - as per taste

Red chilli powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp ( or as per taste)

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Cilantro - for garnishing

Procedure:

1. First steam the cauliflower and broccoli till they are become little translucent.

2. In a pan or wok add the oil. Once it is hot add cauliflower first. Fry for about 7 or 8 minutes.

3. Now add broccoli and continue to fry for about another 10 min.

4. Add the cumin seeds and mix well.

5. Finally add salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and switch off the stove.

6. Garnish with Cilantro and serve hot with rice. 

Tips: To serve it with Roti or Chapathi add 1 tbsp of garam masala and 1 tbsp of coriander powder to the curry.