Indian Stuffed Zucchini With Coconut And Coriander Food

MIDDLE EASTERN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.
• Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.
• Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Place the stuffed zucchini into the sauce, and add enough water to cover the zucchini. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Recover, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. To serve, cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the top.

INDIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH COCONUT AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Combine the coconut, fresh coriander, green chilli, 3/4 tsp salt, and asafetdia in a bowl. If you use desiccated coconut, add a little bit of water to make a paste. Rub the mixture well with your hands.
• Wash and trim the zucchinis. Cut them into 1 1/2-in (4-cm) -long chunks. Sit the chunks on one of their cut ends and make two deep slits, like a cross, going 1 in (2 1/2cm) down their lengths. The chunks will seem quartered at the top but will remain whole at the bottom.
• Now gently prize apart the cut sections and stuff with the coconut mixture. I use a knife to do the stuffing.
• Pour the oil as well as 4 fl oz (1 dl water into a large), 12-14 in (30-35-cm frying pan). You can also use two smaller frying pans. Carefully place all the zuchhinis, stuffed side down, in the pan. If there is any stuffing left over, sprinkle that, as well as 1/4 tsp salt, the black pepper, lemon juice, and sugar on top. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, lower heat and simmer gently for about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Using two spoons, turn the zucchini pieces over gently so their quartered, stuffed sections are on top.
• If cooking liquid has evaporated, add a little more hot water. Cover again and cook another 7 to 10 minutes. The zucchinis should be cooked through but retain some of their crispness. There should be no liquid left in the frying pan.
• Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the coconut milk. In a food processor or a blender, process together the ginger, garlic, green chili pepper, curry leaves, cilantro (save some for garnish), and coconut to make a smooth paste, adding a spoonful or two of water, if needed.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium heat, add the ginger-cilantro paste and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.3. Add the coriander, turmeric, and salt, then mix in the zucchinis. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the coconut milk, cover the pan, reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchinis are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ZUCCHINI WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil together in a saute pan, over high heat and add the zucchini.
• Sprinkle the cumin and coriander over the vegetables and toss lightly as they cook.
• Season with the sea salt and black pepper and serve at once, garnishing with the chopped cilantro.