Zucchini Chutney Recipe For Rice
Zucchini chutney is a delicious south Indian style condiment served with rice made with lentils, Indian spices and zucchini. Tastes best with hot rice.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, south indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 79kcal
- 1 zucchini medium, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons urad dal (Husked and split black gram) (Ulutham paruppu)
- 3 tablespoons chana dal (husked and split bengal gram) (kadalai paruppu)
- 3 dried red chilies (Milagai vathal)
- Tamarind, a small piece (puli)
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) (perungayam)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil preferably
- water only if needed
Peel and chop the zucchini into roundels and cubes.
Heat 2 tablespoon sesame oil in a a pan.
Add 2 tablespoons urad dal and 2 tablespoons channa dal. Saute till golden.
Add dried red chilies, tamarind and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Now add the chopped zucchini and saute for 6-7 minutes in medium flame.
Let cool for few minutes. Transfer to a blender or mixer jar and grind with required salt. Grind to a semi coarse paste with some water if needed. Serve as required.
Calories: 79kcal