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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2cups
Calories 163kcal
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
For the Chutney
2teaspoonsCooking Oil
2cupsGreen Zucchinicut into small cubes
2teaspoonsUrad Dal
1/2teaspoonFenugreek Seeds / Methi
2teaspoonsCumin Seeds
5 to 7Dried Red Chillies
2 to 3sprigs Curry Leaves
1teaspoonTamarind extract
Salt to taste
For Tempering
1/4teaspoonMustard Seeds
1/4teaspoonUrad Dal
1teaspoonCumin Seeds
5Curry Leaves
1teaspoonCooking 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.