Courgette Dip - Chef In You

Courgette Dip by Sangeeta on Jun 6, 2011

Zucchini or courgette belongs to the Squash family. It is commonly used in America and Europe.Ihis delicious dip can be served with any snacks,nachos,chips,munchies:)

Cook time: Under 15 min
Prep time: Under 15 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, diced
3 or 4 green chillies more or less to taste
a few curry leaves
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon roughly chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 zucchini, diced
salt, to taste
water, as needed
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

Heat oil in a wok or kadai over medium heat. Add onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Saute until the onions are translucent.

Add garlic and ginger and saute for a few minutes.Reduce heat and stir in turmeric powder and red chilli powder.

Add the diced zucchini along with salt to taste and saute for a few minutes.Cover and cook on medium low heat for around 5 minutes until the zucchini pieces are soft and cooked.

Stir fry for a few more minutes and remove from stove top.Cool and grind everything into a fine paste adding very little water as needed.Sprinkle lemon juice on top for an extra kick.