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Zucchini Thogayal Recipe | How to make Zucchini Chutney

Zucchini Thogayal Recipe or Zucchini Chutney is a delicious fusion chutney made with Zucchini in South Indian Style. Thogayal is a tasty South Indian Style Condiment, served with hot rice or even for tiffins like Idli or Dosa.
Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
Cuisine Tamil Nadu
Keyword Chutney for Idli, Easy Chutney for Tiffin, Zucchini Chutney
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Meals for Two
By Diet Healthy Recipes
Dish Type Condiment Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 163kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Chutney

  • 2 teaspoons Cooking Oil
  • 2 cups Green Zucchini cut into small cubes
  • 2 teaspoons Urad Dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds / Methi
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
  • 5 to 7 Dried Red Chillies
  • 2 to 3 sprigs Curry Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Tamarind extract
  • Salt to taste

For Tempering

  • 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Urad Dal
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 5 Curry Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil

Instructions

How to make Zucchini Thogayal

  • Wash and peel the outer skin of the Zucchini.
  • Cube into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, add the Zucchini pieces, and a little salt. Saute until soft and tender. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool.
  • Next add the fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, and urad dal, roast until it releases a roasted aroma and is slightly browned. Allow to cool down completely.
  • Now take all the roasted ingredients along with tamarind.
  • Grind to a smooth paste. Check the salt in the Zucchini Thogayal

For the Tempering

  • Heat a little oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves. Allow it to crackle, add the zucchini thogayal and cook for a few minutes.
  • Serve the Zucchini Thogayal along with hot rice and ghee. This also goes well with Idli or Dosa.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1529IU | Vitamin C: 275mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg
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