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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Gayathri's Cook Spot
Your thoran looks so inviting. Loved all your recipes this month..
Usha Rao
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.
Srivalli
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!
Suma Gandlur
The curry sounds delicious with simple flavors. Loved all your dishes this marathon, from the four corners of the country.
Priya Suresh
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.
Sapana Behl
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.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan
So many zucchini dishes today. 🙂 Same pinch. I did zucchini too. Love the thoran with zucchini. yum
Amara Annapaneni
Love the thoran Pavani, simple yet flavorful:)
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi
Zucchini is the star today!! Lovely thoran and loved all your dishes from all over India.
vaishali sabnani
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.
Nalini's Kitchen
Simple yet delicious looking thoran.Nice pick for the letter.
Smruti Shah
Zucchini seems to be Z hero! Lovely share to finish the journey through the four corners of India. Great pics too!
Renu
This looks so delicious and a new way to cook zucchini... awesome