Ingredients:
- 4 cups (600g) zucchini, shredded
- 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small (20g) green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30ml) ghee or coconut oil
- 1 tsp (2g) cumin seeds
- 1 tsp (3g) ground turmeric
- 1 tsp (2g) garam masala
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Trim the ends of the zucchini and shred using the large holes of a grater.
- Lightly pat the shredded zucchini with a paper towel to remove surface moisture to prevent wateriness during cooking.
- Heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet or Kadai.
- Add the cumin seeds and sauté until they sizzle and turn a deep brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and green chili, sautéing for 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and golden.
- Toss in the shredded zucchini and immediately sprinkle with turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
- Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes until the zucchini turns a vivid gold and is tender-crisp.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and fold in the chopped cilantro before serving.