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Spicy Pakistani Zucchini

SUBMITTED BY: HINAABSAR

"I am from Pakistan, and this recipe is from the Pakistani kitchen. This dish is traditionally served with chapati, but you can serve it with boiled rice too."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 zucchini - peeled, seeded and cut into semicircles
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 7 whole peppercorns
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saute onion until golden (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add zucchini, salt, water, chile powder, turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, cloves, peppercorns, tomatoes and yogurt and stir all together. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2006 by MONPED
Really good, try adding 1/2 to 1 tsp of curry powder also. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by MGC
We enjoyed the mix of flavors in this dish, and found the texture of the zucchini delightful.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2004 by *ANISAH*
I made this last Ramadan and my family and I really liked it. I served it over basmaati rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by LBASHI
this recipe was kinda ok at first, but my family didnt like it, and the leftovers thenext day... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by angelssix
This dish was a delight for my husband and I. Since he used to be a vegetarian before he met... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Diana S.
We all loved this! I used 4 large squash, 2 were zucchini and 2 were yellow summer squash.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by sarasai
This was a great combination of flavors! Having lived for a while in a Pakistani neighborhood,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by balletalyssa
Alright. Interesting flavor. not the best. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by DON GUILLERMO
I served it with a dollop of yoghurt on top. Great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by Robbie
Good. Not spicy at all for our taste though. But unique blend of flavors. Nice change for... MORE


 
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