ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUTS

There are many  variations of dishes made with zucchini (also called courgette) and in this recipe we show how to make fried zucchini with a spicy walnut sauce.

Ingredients:

1 kg of zucchini

400 grams of walnuts

50 grams of fresh green coriander

50 grams of fresh parsley 

1 medium sized onion

3 large cloves of garlic

1 or 2 hot green peppers

three-quarter tsp of dried coriander 

three-quarter tsp of dried marigold

half tsp of blue fenugreek

1 level tsp of hot red pepper

10 tbs of vegetable oil (for frying zucchini)

50 ml of boiled, cooled water

3 tbs of white wine vinegar 

salt (according to taste)

Preparation:

Slice the zucchini (at least 1cm thick) and add slices to a pan containing oil (depending on the size of pan used it may be necessary to repeat the process). Cover and fry on a medium heat. When one side is done, turn over and continue to fry (uncovered) until cooked. Repeat until of all the zucchini slices have been fried. 

Add the fried zucchini to a bowl and allow to cool

Grind the garlic and walnuts together and add to a bowl. Chop the onion, fresh green coriander and parsley. Slice the hot green peppers and add to a bowl. 

Add the dried coriander, dried marigold, blue fenugreek, hot red pepper and salt (amount dependant upon taste). Add 50 ml of boiled, cooled water and 3 tbs of white wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly. 

Serving (Option 1): Add the fried zucchini to the bowl and carefully mix. Serve cold.

Serving (option 2): Add the spicy walnut mixture to individual zucchini slices. Serve cold.

ENJOY IT!!!