Bengali Zucchini Curry  
by: Anuradha Burman (sac42025@saclink1.csus.edu)

Ingredients:

  • Zucchini, cubed   -   2
  • Potatoes, cubed   -   2
  • Tomatoes, chopped   -   2
  • Turmeric   -   1/2 tsp.
  • Ginger paste   -   1 tsp.
  • Cummin pd (jeera)   -   1 tsp.
  • Salt & chilli powder   -   According to your taste
  • Sugar   -   A pinch
  • Cilantro   -   For garnishing
  • Water   -   1 1/2 cup
  • Oil   -   For frying

Method:

Marinate the zucchini and the potatoes in salt and turmeric for 5 mins. Then heat oil in a vessel and fry them for 5-6 mins till golden. Remove and keep aside. In the remaining oil and the ginger paste, cummin, turmeric and chilli pd. Fry for 2 mins and add the tomatoes. Fry well for 5-6 mins and add the vegetables. Add the sugar and water and cook till done. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with hot chapatis or rice.