Zucchini Coconut Rice

Ghiya/Zucchini Coconut Rice
(Serve - 2)

Ingredients:

1) 1 cup of cooked basmati rice (each grain should be separate)
2) 3 tablespoons of ghee/butter/oil
3) 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
4) 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
5) 3 curry leaves
6) 1 green chili, chopped
7) 1/2 medium onion, chopped
8) 1/2 cup of grated zucchini (2)
9) 1/2 cup of shredded dry roasted coconut
10) Salt to taste
11) 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
12) 2-3 sprigs of cilantro/coriander, chopped

Method:

1) Heat ghee/oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat and add mustard seeds
2) When mustard seeds pop, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chili and onion. Stir for 2-3 minutes
3) Add zucchini/ghiya and stir for 2-3 minutes
4) Add dry roasted coconut and stir for another 2 minutes.
5) Add cooked rice, salt and red chili powder. Mix well
6) Garnish with cilantro and serve with a tablespoon of sour cream (optional)

Grated zucchini, rice, green chili, roasted coconut & onion

Step 2 and 3

Step 4

After Step 6 - Zucchini Coconut Rice