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The proof of the pudding they say is in eating and we must confess that we stood corrected and wonderfully satisfied. One is advised not to let anything interfere with the delicate taste of zucchini or to overcook it. Sauté lightly or steam it gently and enjoy it with a touch of butter is the standard prescription. Indians born and brought up in a stronger climate aren’t always happy with it. This friend of ours played around with refreshing mint, fresh coriander, green chillies and ginger and the result was stunning. Zucchini was not overpowered at all; on the contrary seemed to literally blossom. The trick remains not to overcook. The recipe takes no time to cook and adds a touch of understated exotica to the spread on the table. Needless to add, it is healthy as healthy can be. Go ahead. Zucchini Hara Masala Ingredients
Fresh coriander leaves(cleaned and washed) A large sprig Fresh mint leaves(cleaned and washed) A small sprig Green chillies (slit and deseeded) Two to three Fresh ginger (scraped and chopped) One-inch piece Lemon juice 1 tsp Salt To taste Olive oil 1 tbsp Method Wash the zucchini and cut in thin round slices about ˝-inch thick. Grind the coriander, mint, ginger and green chillies into paste. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and lightly sauté the zucchini on low medium heat sprinkle salt and pour the paste over the vegetable. Mix carefully and sprinkle the lemon juice. Serve with hot phulka or steamed rice. Daal is optional!
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WE
have never understood why some vegetables are called English
vegetables: Brussels sprouts, baby corn, bell pepper, broccoli and,
not to forget, artichokes and asparagus fall, unmistakably in this
category. But then are tomatoes, and potatoes also not vilayati
"imports"? But we are getting distracted. What set us
thinking in this direction was an interesting creation with zucchini
that we recently tasted at a friend’s house. Hara masala is
commonly associated with saag meat or murgh tikka hariyali—
at a pinch with machchi but zucchini in green sauce isn’t
that overdoing the emerald theme?
Green
zucchini 500g