Ingredients

• 1 cup - Zucchini (pieces)
• 1/2 cup - Sprouted green gram
• 1 tsp - Ginger paste
• 1 tsp - Garlic paste
• 1 tsp - Garam masala powder
• 2 - Green chillies
• 1 tbsp - Poppy seeds
• 1/4 cup - Grated coconut
• 2 each - Bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and cloves
• 1 - Onion medium (chopped finely)
• 1 - Tomato (chopped)
• 1 tsp - Peppercorns and cumin seeds
• Oil (as needed)
• Salt
• 2 tbsp - Coriander leaves, chopped

How to Make Zucchini N Sprouted Moong dal Kurma

• Pressure cook sprouted green gram with a cup of water for 3 whistles.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and cloves and fry them well.
• Add the onions, tomatoes and ginger garlic paste and cook.
• Meanwhile, dry roast poppy seeds, peppercorns and cumin seeds. Keep aside.
• Add one cup of zucchini pieces to the cooked vegetables, stir and cook.
• Add the garam masala powder, green chillies and salt.
• Grind the roasted spices with coconut in a blender. Add a cup of water.
• Add the cooked moong dal to the zucchini pieces, along with the cooked water. Bring to boil.
• Now add the ground spices to the gravy, stir and cook covered until the zucchini gets cooked. Stir occasionally.
• Garnish with the coriander leaves and remove from fire.
• Serve with parathas, chapattis, idlis or dosais.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipe