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.

Brinjal Poriyal (with tomato)

Ingredients:

• Brinjal-4 or 5
• Sambar powder (see previous posts)-1/2 teaspoon
• ( or chilli powder)
• Cumin powder-1/4 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder (if chilli powder is used)-1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato -1
• Salt
• Oil-1 tablespoon
• For seasoning:Mustard, Urad dal,Curry leaves

Method:

• Cut brinjal and tomato into small pieces.
• Heat oil in pan and add mustard.
• When it starts spluttering, add the urad dal and the curry leaves.
• Now add the brinjal and allow it to cook in medium flame with the lid closed.
• When the brinjal is half cooked, add required salt.
• Sprinkle water, only if needed.
• When the brinjals are cooked well, add the sambar powder (or turmeric and chilli powder) and finally the tomato pieces.
• Do not add the tomato till the brinjal is cooked well.
• When the tomato pieces are cooked, remove it from flame.
• Serve it with any kind of rice. Especially suits well with sambar rice.