Zucchini simmered with onion, tomatoes and yogurt in a fragrant mix of spices.
INGREDIENTS (for 5 servings):
- 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
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saute onion until golden (about 5 minutes).
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.