Best Courgette Curry Recipes

FRAGRANT COURGETTE & PRAWN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large wok and stir-fry the courgettes for 5-6 mins until softened. Lift from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
• Add the cumin seeds to the pan and toast for a few secs, then add the ginger, garlic, chilli and spices. Cook, stirring for 1-2 mins, then tip in the tomatoes and cook for a few mins more.
• Pour in the stock and simmer to make a pulpy sauce, then add the courgettes and prawns. Cook gently until the prawns change from grey to pink and the courgettes are tender, but not too soft. Stir in most of the coriander, saving some to sprinkle over the top. Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney, if you like.

CHICKEN, COURGETTE AND MUSHROOM CURRY

Steps:

• Fry in ghee (or oil) the onions, when soft add the tomatoes, turn up the heat and stir/break down the mix. Use a hand blender if you want a smooth consistency.
• Add the spices, salt and contine to stir.
• Add the chicken, stir until chicken turns white, then add the courgettes.
• Keep cooking until the chicken is almost cooked.
• Add the mushrooms. Then check taste first, (may be a slight bitter taste, if so add sugar to taste).
• Add cream-check consistency and taste.
• Serve with basmati rice and/or nan bread.

COURGETTE & CAULIFLOWER YELLOW CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and cook the onions for 5 mins until soft, but not browning. Add the crushed garlic and yellow curry paste and stir for a further 2 mins.
• Pour in the coconut milk, add half a can of water (using the coconut milk can), and bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add the cauliflower and courgette. Cover and simmer for 10 mins, then remove the lid and continue cooking until the sauce reduces and thickens a little. Season well.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Serve in shallow bowls with the curry, topped with the chilli and a scattering of coriander.

COURGETTE CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan add the cumin seed and the mustard seeds, when they start to pop add the onion and saute till transparent.
• Add the turmeric and saute for a few minutrs more.
• Then add the courgette,chilli, ground chilli ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt.
• cook for 2 minutes keep it moving so it won't sit on the bottom.
• Next add the tomato paste, and the tomatoes.
• Add the water and cook till the courgettes are soft about 10-15 minutes.