Zucchini poriyal

Ingredients:

• Zucchini - 2  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zucchini
• Tomato mark  paste - 1 teaspoon
• grated Coconut - 3 tablespoon 
• Turmeric powder -1/4 teaspoon
• Chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• crushed pepper - 1/4 teaspoon(optional)
• Salt.

For seasoning:
Mustard seeds, Urad dhal, curry leaves, Oil(1 tablespoon)

Method:

• Slice the zucchini into small thin pieces. Dont cut the pieces into square blocks.
• Heat oil in pan and add all the seasoning items. Wait till you hear the crackling sounds.
• Add the cut Zucchini to the pan.
• Cook the Zucchini under closed lid. 
• Add salt when they are half cooked. 
• Sprinkle water in between , if needed.
• Dont overcook this vegetable, because it will reduce the taste.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes in medium heat. 
• Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and Allow it for another 2 minutes .
• Now add tomato mark paste and grated coconut .Zucchini poriyal is ready to serve.
• This vegetable is a perfect combination for all rice and dosa varieties.

Vegetable poriyal / Curry

When I usually have many kinds of vegetables like cauliflower, beans , carrot,etc.., I used to do this mixed vegetable curry. This can also be done with any one of the vegetables seperately.But usually it tastes wonderful, when we use more variety of vegetables.

Ingredients:

[Vegetables that can be used generally:

• Cauliflower
• Beans
• Carrot
• Cabbage
• Green Peas
• (Maize can also be used)]
  

• Cut Vegetables -2 cups
• Moong dal- 2-3 tablespoon
• Green Chillies-3
• Onion-1
• Oil- 1 tablespoon
• Salt
• Lemon juice- few drops (if desired)
  
• For seasoning: Mustard,Urad Dal, Curry leaves.

Method:

• Wash the vegetables and cut into larger pieces.
• Cook the cut vegetables in salted water along with moong dal.
• Take care that the vegetables are not overcooked.
• Use the right amount of water to cook the vegetables.
• Stir it with a spoon in intervals so that the water does not spill out while cooking.
• Heat the oil in pan and add the seasoning items as usual.
  
• When it starts spluttering add the green chillies.
  
• After few seconds add the onion and fry till it becomes transparent.
  
• Now add all the cooked vegetables and the moong dal after draining the remaining water.
  
• Add salt if needed and fry it for 2 minutes before removing from the flame.
  
• A colorful tasty mixed vegetable curry is ready to serve.
• Add few drops of lemon juice, if desired while serving.
  
• Side dish for all kind of rices...