KCB 5.17: Zucchini, Green Peppers and Tomato
Zucchini, Green Peppers and Tomato
Here's a succulent combination of young zucchinis, green peppers, and juicy tomato pieces braised together that's quick and easy to prepare. For a simple summer lunch, combine this dish with Chapatis or Rice with Green Peas and Almonds and a crisp salad.
• PREPARATION TIME: 20-30 minutes
• YIELD: Enough for 4 to 6 persons
• YIELD: Enough for 4 to 6 persons
• 2 tablespoons (40 ml) ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) fresh green chilies, seeded and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) yellow asafoetida powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) turmeric
• 2 small green peppers, diced into 1 1/4 cm (1/2-inch) squares
• 6 medium zucchinis cut into 1 1/4 cm (1/2-inch) cubes
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander
• 6 medium tomatoes blanched, peeled, and cut into eighths
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) chopped fresh parsley or coriander
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) fresh green chilies, seeded and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) yellow asafoetida powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) turmeric
• 2 small green peppers, diced into 1 1/4 cm (1/2-inch) squares
• 6 medium zucchinis cut into 1 1/4 cm (1/2-inch) cubes
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander
• 6 medium tomatoes blanched, peeled, and cut into eighths
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) chopped fresh parsley or coriander
1. Saute the cumin seeds in ghee or oil in a large, heavy, non-stick saucepan or wok over moderate heat until the seeds darken a few shades. Add the green chilies, asafoetida, and turmeric and stir momentarily. Add the green peppers and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the zucchini and ground coriander and, stirring occasionally, cook the vegetables for an additional 2 minutes. Add the tomato pieces, mix well, and reduce the heat to moderately low, stirring occasionally. Cook until the zucchini becomes translucent and soft but not mushy. Add the salt, sugar, and herbs. Stir to mix, remove from the heat, and serve hot.
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