Indian Zucchini

Hello Indian zucchini curry! This simple, tasty Indian curry is easy to make at home. Serve with rice, this vegetable tikka masala and our mouthwatering Bombay potatoes for a vegetarian Indian feast. Make sure you check out our collection of Indian vegetarian dinner recipes as well.

Indian Zucchini Curry Ingredients

• Onion
• Ginger garlic paste
• Cumin
• Garam masala
• Coriander seeds (powdered)
• Chili powder
• Zucchini
• Olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to Make Indian Zucchini

Learning how to make zucchini Indian style is simple.

• Step 1 – Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
• Step 2 – Add the cumin and cook for a minute.
• Step 3 – Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 4 minutes.
• Step 4 – Add the garlic ginger paste, garam masala, coriander seeds and chili powder and cook for 2 minutes.
• Step 5 – Add the zucchini, salt and black pepper and cook for another 7 minutes.

Indian Zucchini Preparation Tips

• Use high quality, fresh spices for the best flavor.
• Choose zucchini that is ripe and ready to use for this recipe. You will know the zucchini is ripe if it is fairly firm and not too soft.

Mix things up a little

• Make this zucchini curry spicy by adding your favorite hot pepper to the dish.

FAQs

Are zucchini and turai the same?

Turai is a gourd that is found in India and has some similarities to zucchini, but they are not exactly the same.

What is zucchini called in India?

They use the same name in Hindi!

What’s the difference between courgette and zucchini?

Both words refer to the same thing but courgette is the French name for zucchini.

Are zucchini good for you?

Yes! They are full of vitamins and minerals.

Can you eat zucchini skin?

Yes! You do not need to peel the zucchini to make this recipe. In fact, keeping the skin on makes this dish more nutritious as most of the vitamins and minerals in zucchini are found in the skin.

Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes!

How to serve Indian Zucchini

Serve a collection of vegetarian Indian dishes with the Indian zucchini.

Here are some ideas :

• Bombay Potatoes
• Easy Aloo Gobi
• Perfect Palak Paneer
• Potato Carrot Curry
• Cucumber and Tomato Raita
• Vegetable Tikka Masala

More Indian Recipes we Love

• Indian Zucchini Stir Fry
• Zucchini Pakoda (Indian Zucchini Fritters)
• Indian Zucchini Soup

Indian Zucchini Curry

Incredibly simple and delicious Indian zucchini curry combines onion, garlic ginger paste, cumin, garam masala, powdered coriander seeds, chili powder, zucchini and olive oil. Enjoy!

Pin for later!

Print