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

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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.