Thursday, August 28, 2014

Yellow squash & zucchini poriyal

       


       We have limited choice when it comes to yellow vegetable. Yellow vegetables are filled with nutritional benefits & it is highly recommended in our daily diet. Here is the south indian recipe with yellow squash. I have equally added zucchini with it. It is your choice of adding zucchini or just prepare it with yellow squash. Really tasty & healthy dish.

Ingredients
  • Yellow squash & zucchini - 6-8 (depends upon the size (Chopped))
  • Channa dal - 1/2 cup
  • Cumin - 1/2 tsp
  • Onion - 1 medium size (Chopped)
  • Green chillies - 6
  • Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry leaves - 1 spring
  • Mustard & Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut - 2-3 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup (chopped)
  • Oil - 1-2 tbsp
  • Salt for taste

Method
  • Add some water & cook the dal till it is half broken. Careful do not allow the dal to become completely mashy.
  • Heat oil in kadai on high medium flame.
  • Splutter mustard, urad dal, cumin & curry leaves one by one.
  • Add onions, asafoetida and fry till it becomes translucent.
  • Add the vegetable, turmeric pwd & salt. Fry for few minutes.
  • Reduce the flame & cover the vegetable. Let it cook for few mins. Stir in-between.
  • Add coconut & coriander leaves when its done.
  • Serve it with rice.

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