Courgette Coconut Curry - Kerala Special

Courgette Coconut Curry

Ingredients
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup freshly grated coconut
2 courgettes (Zucchini / Italian squash)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
1 green chilli (half slit)
1/2 tsp  cumin powder
For seasoning
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 tsp musturd seeds
1 dried red chilli
Curry leaves
Method
Grind the first three ingredients into smooth paste & keep aside.
Peel courgettes & cut into small pieces.
Cook courgette in a bowl of water with chilli, salt, turmeric & tomatoes.
Add the ground coconut paste. Stir well.
Remove from fire & let it cool.
Heat oil in a pan. Splutter musturd seeds,curry leaves & 1 tbsp grated coconut.
When it turns golden brown add to curry.
Garnish with fresh curry leaves & cumin powder.
Serve with rice.


In Kerala, we use Indian cucumber (Vellerikka) & the name of this curry is "Vellerikka Benni". Instead of coconut , you can use 1 cup coconut cream/milk.