Moong dal pairs well with gourds: my much-clicked recipe of ridge gourd moong dal is ample proof of that. This recipe combines moong dal with another similar gourd – the zucchini – with some green leafy goodness added to the mix. It’s homey, light and lemony, the kind that inspires coinages such as “comfort food”.
Zucchini
Zucchini Cherry Tomato with Mustard
Packed with the zing of mustard, garlic and paprika, this zucchini cherry tomato curry is lip-smacking delicious.
Indian-Style Zucchini: Zucchini with Coriander Lemon Dressing
Wondering what to do with zucchini in Indian cooking? Here’s your answer! With each bite, dhania nimbu wali zucchini delivers a delightful lemony jolt to the senses. Green, light and tangy, with a quick tadka of Indian spices, this zucchini side dish is summer exemplified.
Zucchini Tomato Curry
Zucchini is a godsend on days when you have little time to spend in the kitchen. The vegetable is as easy to chop as it is to cook. This zucchini tomato curry takes under 20 minutes from getting the vegetables out of the fridge to having it ready to gobble up. And it tastes wonderful!
Baby Zucchini with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Zucchini and tomatoes, in their miniature avatars, are really quick cooking (not to mention, really pretty looking!). This recipe of microwaved baby zucchini with cherry tomatoes and feta cheese is just right for days when you are ravenous and want to spend no time at all preparing your meal, or when you have had a heavy lunch and want to go light for dinner.
Easy Cheesy Zucchini
This zucchini recipe is a savior on busy workdays when there’s no time to craft an elaborate meal. Cooking with zucchini takes no effort at all – it’s easy to chop (compare it to its cousin the ridge gourd – all that peeling!) and quick to cook. Served on the side with hot chapatis, easy cheesy zucchini makes for a filling and comforting vegetarian meal.