Zucchini Rice | Indian Style Zucchini Baath
A flavorful and easy-to-make rice dish with zucchini, enhanced by aromatic spices like vaangi baath powder, garam masala, and sambar powder! This quick recipe is perfect for lunch boxes and busy weekdays.
Servings: 4
Calories: 92kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml ;1 tsp = 5ml;
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp shahi jeera
- 5 curry leaves
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- ¾ cup onion chopped
- 1.5 cups zucchini chopped
- 2 tsp vaangi bath powder I have used store-bought powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp sambar powder
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- Salt - ⅕ tsp
- 1 cup rice sona masoori variety
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot in saute mode, and when the display says hot, add the oil. After 30 seconds, add the shahi jeera and let it sizzle. Then, add the chopped onion, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Then turn off the Instant Pot.
- Now add the chopped zucchini and all the spices - vaangi bath powder, garam masala, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Then add the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Close the Instant Pot. Ensure the vent is in the sealing position and cook in rice mode. Let the pressure release naturally open the Instant Pot and gently fluff the rice.
- You can enjoy the rice with raita or any kurma of your choice.
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Notes
- Vegetable Variations: Substitute or mix zucchini with chow-chow, ridgegourd, cabbage, or bell peppers.
- Adjust Seasoning: Modify spice and salt levels to suit your taste.
- Grain Options:
- Brown rice/Hand-pound rice: Use 2.5 cups water per 1 cup rice and cook for 20 minutes.
- Millets/Quinoa/Basmati rice: Use 1.5 cups of water per 1 cup of grain, cook for 2 minutes, and release pressure after 5 minutes.
- Storage: Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days—reheat before serving.
- Enjoy your zucchini rice with a side of raita, papad, or curry!
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg