Courgettes are delicious in a spicy tomato sauce. They are especially good cooked in a microwave oven because they keep their colour
and texture.
and texture.
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
225 g (8 oz) canned tomatoes and juice
1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
225 g (8 oz) courgettes, cut into 5 mm (1/4 inch) slices
Salt
1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 3 tbsps water (optional)
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
225 g (8 oz) canned tomatoes and juice
1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
225 g (8 oz) courgettes, cut into 5 mm (1/4 inch) slices
Salt
1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 3 tbsps water (optional)
method
1. Heat the oil for 30 seconds on HIGH and add the cumin seed, mustard seed, chilli powder and turmeric. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes on HIGH.
2. Add the tomatoes and juice, chilli pepper and courgettes. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
3. Add salt to taste and leave to stand for 1 minute before serving.
4. If desired, thicken the sauce with the cornflour and water. Cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes on HIGH.
2. Add the tomatoes and juice, chilli pepper and courgettes. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
3. Add salt to taste and leave to stand for 1 minute before serving.
4. If desired, thicken the sauce with the cornflour and water. Cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes on HIGH.
serving amount
serves 4 - 6.
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