Spicy Zucchini Curry (Vegetarian Curry)
Fresh zucchini sauteed with tomatoes, warm spices, creamy coconut milk and nutty ghee, this Zucchini Curry is on the table in 20 minutes - perfect for a weeknight meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini diced
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1-15 ounce can coconut milk
- ½ lemon (for garnish)
- ½ cup cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium heat and add the onions, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until lightly browned.
- Add the zucchini and cook for about 3-4 minutes to allow the liquid to release and cook off and the edges to caramelize.
- Add the spices and salt and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to ensure they don't burn.
- Add the tomatoes (with the juices from the can) and bring to a simmer.
- Add the coconut milk, bring back to a simmer, reduce heat and cook for about 5-10 minutes. The sauce should be thick and creamy. **Cook additional time if the curry is not thick enough.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with basmati rice and/or Homemade Roti.
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Notes
- For the best flavor, I recommend using whole spices where you can. Toast the spices then grind them with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Buy a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Add more cayenne pepper for a spicier curry. You can also use Kashmiri chili powder. Buy Kashmiri chili powder.
- I always recommend using full fat coconut milk for the best creamy results.
- Buy smaller zucchini for better flavor and less seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 37.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.9mg