Zucchini is an Italian name , it’s a summer squash vegetable , rich in folate , potassium , vit.A , manganese….also low in calories!!! …I am not very fond of it but for a change in taste n sometimes like to have light food in dinner then i prefer its curry…. recently i tried Zucchini rice with basmati rice( it’s longer rice known for fragrance and flavor ,u may find it easily in Indian groceries ) it tastes wonderful 🙂 …I BET….!for it..:)give it a try i am sure u will not be repented…
INGREDIENTS:
basmati rice 1cup
zucchini 1medium size
cumin seeds 1tsp
bay leaf 1
cloves 4-5
chili powder 1/2tsp
turmeric optional 1/4tsp
garam masala or
curry powder 1/2tsp
oil/butter 1-2tsp
salt to taste
METHOD:
- Wash the rice and soak it with 2cups water for 30min.
- meanwhile wash one zucchini cut its ends and grate( or kadukas) it without taking out its peel.
- Heat a pot ,add oil/butter /ghee , cumin , cloves and bay leaf ( may add cinnamon stick , peppercorns) cook for few sec. then add rice and spices. Stir it.
- cook for 10min until all water is soaked then switch off the burner and cover it .
- let it cook by steam for another 5-8min.
- Serve hot with raita , yogurt….may add extra butter on top for taste..:) garnish it with one coriander leaf …Enjoy!!
