Vegetable Recipes - Balti Courgettes Recipe

 
 

Vegetable Recipes - Balti Courgettes Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

  • 25 g/1 oz ghee or butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped pinch of asafoetida (optional)

  • 2 small potatoes, quartered

  • 375 g/12 oz courgettes, sliced

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 150 ml/1/4 pint water

  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

  • chopped coriander leaves, to garnish


Method:

  1. Heat the ghee or butter in a Balti pan or heavy-based frying pan, add the onion, and fry for 5 minutes,  stirring occasionally, until softened.

  2. Add the asafoetida, if using, then add the potatoes and fry for about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the courgettes, the chili powder, turmeric, coriander and salt.

  3. Add the measured water, cover the pan and cook gently for 8-10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  4. Sprinkle with the garam masala, garnish with chopped coriander and serve immediately.