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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Zucchini Thoran (Kerala Style Zucchini stir fry)

    Zucchini Thoran (Kerala Style Zucchini stir fry)

    Published: Apr 30, 2016 · Modified: Dec 12, 2019 by Pavani · 13 Comments

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    BM# 63: Journey through the Cuisines 

    Week 4: Kerala Cuisine 

    Day 25: Z for Zucchini Thoran

    It is the last and final day of this month's mega marathon and time sure flew right by. For letter Z, I knew I had to make something with Zucchini, but it took me a while to finalize on what to make.

    After discussing with Rajani about the possible zucchini dishes to make, I finally made this zucchini thoran from Kitchen Mishmash. Thoran is a very simple and basic Kerala dry curry that can be made with just about any fresh vegetable. I make cabbage thoran quite often, so I tried making zucchini thoran this time.

    Zucchini being a water vegetable cooks in less than 10 minutes. Also it gets very mushy if overcooked, so better to cook it until just tender. So this is a quick and easy thoran that can be whipped up in no time. Tastes yummy when served with rice and dal.

    Recipe adapted from Kitchen Mishmash:

    Zucchini Thoran

    Zucchini Thoran -- Simple Kerala style Zucchini stir fry with coconut & garlic.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: kerala
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 Zucchini Medium , chopped
    • ¼ cup Coconut Grated
    • 1 Onion Small , chopped
    • 2 ~ 3 Chilies Green , chopped
    • 2 cloves Garlic , minced
    • ½ tsp Cumin seeds
    • 2 tsps Coconut Oil
    • ½ tsp seeds Mustad
    • ½ tsp Urad Dal
    • 1 ~ 2 Chilies Dry Red
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric
    • To taste Salt

    Instructions

    • Blend coconut, onion, green chilies, garlic and cumin into a coarse paste. Set aside.
    • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and urad dal; once the seeds start to splutter, add the zucchini and turmeric. Cover and cook till zucchini is fork tender, about 6~8 minutes.
    • Add the ground coconut paste, mix well and cook till it doesn't smell raw anymore, about 3~4 minutes. Season with salt and turn off the heat. Serve warm with steamed rice and dal.

    Notes

    Kerala Dishes that I made this week: 
    U for Ulli Theeyal
    V for Vellarikka Curry
    W for Wheat Payasam
    X for X-Mas Cake
    Y for Yam Fry
    Z for Zucchini Thoran
    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 63
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    1. Gayathri's Cook Spot

      April 30, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Your thoran looks so inviting. Loved all your recipes this month..

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    2. Usha Rao

      April 30, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Zucchini cooks very fast and I don't like mushy zucchini. Thoran is a nice idea. Will try this next time I cook with zucchini.

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    3. Srivalli

      April 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Pavani, what a lovely thoran you got. Zucchini is the star today! and loved all the different versions that came up. I enjoyed your journey through the cuisines, each week with different cuisines. Awesome job there!

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    4. Suma Gandlur

      April 30, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      The curry sounds delicious with simple flavors. Loved all your dishes this marathon, from the four corners of the country.

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    5. Priya Suresh

      May 01, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Thoran with zucchini looks prefect to relish with a bowl of curd rice, fantastic pick for Z. Pavani, you simply rocked with your 26dishes, enjoyed thoroughly all your virtual treats.

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    6. Sapana Behl

      May 01, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Loved your 4 states series Pavani and not to forgot your breathtaking pictures.Zucchini is the hero for the day and your thoran looks so comforting.

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    7. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      May 01, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      So many zucchini dishes today. 🙂 Same pinch. I did zucchini too. Love the thoran with zucchini. yum

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    8. Amara Annapaneni

      May 04, 2016 at 4:29 am

      Love the thoran Pavani, simple yet flavorful:)

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    9. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      May 04, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Zucchini is the star today!! Lovely thoran and loved all your dishes from all over India.

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    10. vaishali sabnani

      May 06, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Another zuccini recipe !...wow...I am loving all these delicious innovations . It has been truly a beautiful marathon and I have enjoyed reading your posts.

      Reply
    11. Nalini's Kitchen

      May 08, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      Simple yet delicious looking thoran.Nice pick for the letter.

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    12. Smruti Shah

      May 16, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Zucchini seems to be Z hero! Lovely share to finish the journey through the four corners of India. Great pics too!

      Reply
    13. Renu

      May 20, 2018 at 10:21 am

      This looks so delicious and a new way to cook zucchini... awesome

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