Saturday, April 17, 2010

Zucchini Minapappukaram Kura/Zucchini with Spiced Lentil powder(Healthy & Lowfat)

This is a very easy and healthy curry done in 15 minutes.I feel that Zucchini tastes like Ridgegourd and I prepare it in all the different ways I prepare Ridgegourd.I use zucchini in salads,for making chutneys,rice dishes and also in making different curries with it.I make zucchini curry with sesame powder,spiced lentil powder, with milk,with cilantro seasoning.Lot of varieties,of all minapappukaram is my favorite seasoning(I got the recipe for this spicy powder fro my mom),today I am going to make zucchini with spiced lentil powder known as minapappukaram in Telugu langauge.


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Main Ingredients :
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Zucchini........................................................4(2yellow & 2green)
Spiced lentil powder/Minapappukaram...........2tbsp

Seasoning Ingredients :
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Canola Oil....................................................1.5tbsp
Mustard Seeds..............................................1tsp
Cumin Seeds.................................................1tsp
Turmeric.......................................................1/2tsp
Salt...............................................................to taste

Will soon post the recipe for Minapappukaram or Spiced Lentil Powder.

Preparation :
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First rinse the zucchini well and cut it length wise into 2inch pieces.Place a pan on the stove on med-high heat and pour oil into it and once the oil is hot add mustard and cumin seeds and let them splutter.


Now add Zucchini and turmeric to the pan and stir well and let cook covered for 5minutes.


Now the zucchini will start to leave water.So cook it uncovered on high heat for few more minutes till water reduces.Once the water reduces a bit add the spiced lentil powder(minapappukaram) and salt to the cooked zucchini and stir well.


Let it cook for few minutes till the spices and salt blend well with the zucchini and garnish with cilantro.It's okay if a little water is in the zucchini.


Yummy Zucchini with Spiced Lentil Powder(Minapappukaram) is ready to be served with hot rice or rotis.


28 comments:

  1. Kiran,

    Nice dish looks simple to make too.

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  2. Looks yumm, I too love Zucch :)

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  3. thanks for dropping by...
    I make this with mung dal... Your looks delicious!

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  4. Thank you Somoo from (HomeCookedOriyaFood).

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  5. Lovey sabji with zucchini. Perfect with garam rotis.

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  6. Lovely healthy recipe dear :-)
    Thx. for sharing.

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  7. Hi this looks very tasty, waiting for ur spiced lentil pwd recipe.

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  8. Such a beautiful dish, looks awesome Kiran..

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  9. Kiran,,,dish looks great n u have perfectly cooked it dear.. weekends i missed ur fruit salad saw that recipe too looks great n healthy version for diet persons..

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  10. Thank you SathyaSridhar.It sure is a healthy option.

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  11. A very delicious recipe..
    Zuccini is new to me.. I have never tried it...

    New in ur space... Do sneak a peek when time permits..

    Cheers
    Sandhya

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  12. Thank you Sandhya for visiting and for your nice words will surely visit your blog.

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  13. Kiran,
    I love the colours of this dish. I am going to try and remember it, so that i can make it with my homegrown courgettes :D

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  14. Thank you mango cheeks for visiting my blog and for your nice words.Do try and let me know how it is.

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  15. Thank you Jyothi(Panchpakwan).

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  16. A new way to use zucchini. I usually use it in soups and occasionally make pappu with it.

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