Zucchini Rice

January 4th, 2007 filed under Gluten Free, Gravy / Sauces, Rice, Vegan
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Zucchini rice is a great side dish for any time of the day.

Serving for 4.

Zucchini Rice

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (with skin)
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 teaspoon of butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seed (rai)
  • 4 red peppers whole
  • 2 Bay leaves (tajpat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • Small piece of cinnamon stick about 1/2 inch (dal chini)
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Method:

  1. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to oil; if the cumin cracks right away oil is ready.
  2. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the oil. After seeds crack add red pepper and bay leaves. Add rice and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add water, zucchini, salt and lemon juice. Stir and bring to boil.
  4. After rice comes to a boil turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. Cook rice for about fifteen minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has evaporated.
  5. Serve as is, with soup, yogurt, and pickle.

Suggestions:

Melt some cheddar cheese over rice.

Variations:

Replace zucchini with 1 1/2 cup finally chopped spinach.


61 Responses to “Zucchini Rice”

  1. priya khanna says:

    hi manjula ji you are so sweet n softly spoken lady. i like u and watched ur all receipes all receipes are very excellent i tried all the receipes please post some soups recipes and other gud dishes please.

    Regards

  2. fatima says:

    thanks manjula i have visited your site first time i like your recipe and i will try your recipe it is so simple and easy to cook u r a best chef

  3. Parveen Choudhary says:

    Thanks Manjula Ji, it is very nice recipe. I have often visited your site and your recipes are really simple and good.

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