A simple Zucchini fry that goes to perfect with rice. It is a very simple healthy recipe.
Some benefits of zucchini are her… It’s for you
- Zucchini is one of the very low-calorie vegetables; provide only 17 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Its peel is a good source of dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation and offers some protection against colon cancers.
- Zucchinis have anti-oxidant value (Oxygen radical absorbance capacity- ORAC) of 180 Trolox Equivalents (TE) per 100g, the value which is far below to some of the berries, and vegetables. Nonetheless, the pods are one of the common vegetables included in weight reduction and cholesterol control programs by the dieticians.
- It is a very good source of potassium, an important intra-cellular electrolyte. Potassium is a heart friendly electrolyte and helps bring the reduction in blood pressure and heart rates by countering pressure effects of sodium.
Ingredients:
Zucchini- 2 ( peeled the skin and cut roundly)
Small onion/ shallots- 3 chopped
Garlic flakes- 2 chopped
Curry leaves- 1 spring
Oil- 2 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Cumin seed- 1 tsp
Urad dal- 1 tsp
Sambar Powder– 1 tsp
Asafoetida- a pinch
salt to taste
Method:
Heat oil in a pan
Add mustard seed, cumin seed, urad dal fry well
Add small onion, garlic, Asafoetida and curry leaves and then fry them
Add zucchini with sambar powder and salt
Fry them 2 to 3 minutes
Serve with Rice.
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