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    Home » Recipes » Chutneys & Condiments

    Published: Jan 17, 2018 · Modified: Jan 17, 2018 by Usha Rao

    Zucchini Tomato Pachadi ~ Chutney

    A bowl of zucchini tomato pachadi or chutney

    Zucchini tomato pachadi is a south Indian dip or chutney that goes well with dosa, idli and rice. It also tastes amazing as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

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    A bowl of zucchini tomato pachadi or chutney

    Theme for this week is chutneys, dips and spreads. Indian chutneys with vegetables are one of my favorite as these are versatile to serve with Indian food and also make a wonderful spread for sandwiches and wraps.

    A bowl of zucchini tomato pachadi - chutney

    Depending on the region and household, green chilies or dry chilies are used to spice chutneys. In my household, it is always green chilies. Hence, in this recipe green chilies are used for heat, that can be substituted with dry chilies as in zucchini pachadi. For a unique flavor, use both dry and green chili.

    If you like this pachadi, check the other vegetable pachadlu on the blog. All these pachadlu or chutneys are great as spreads for sandwiches.

    Brinjal or Eggplant Pachadi
    Tomato Coconut Chutney
    Bell Pepper Tomato Pachadi
    Tomato Onion Chutney
    Cabbage Pachadi
    Sorakaya ~ Bottle Gourd Pachadi

    A bowl of zucchini tomato pachadi - chutney

    Zucchini Tomato Pachadi Recipe

    Total Time: 25 - 35 minutes
    Preparation: 5 - 10 minutes
    Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
    Serves: 4 - 6 depending on how it is served

    Ingredients:

    • 2 - 3 tablespoon Oil (I used 3)
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • 6 Curry Leaves
    • 3 big fat Cloves of Garlic
    • 4 - 6 small Green Chilies, broken into 2-3 pieces
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 2 small Zucchini, about 250 grams or little over ½ lb, chopped
    • 1 medium sized Tomato, about 150 grams, chopped
    • 2 - 3 small pods of Tamarind or ½ tablespoon Tamarind pod, washed
    • 1 - 1 ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 tablespoon roasted Sesame Seeds
    • 1 - 1 ½ tablespoon roasted Peanuts

    Preparation:

    • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, cumin seeds, curry leaves and let the seeds splutter.
    • Add green chilies, garlic and let the chilies change color.
    • Sprinkle turmeric & salt, add zucchini, tomatoes and give a good stir.
    • Cover and cook on low flame until zucchini and tomatoes are soft.
    • Throw in tamarind and continue cooking uncovered until zucchini is well roasted.
    • Add sesame seeds, peanuts and stir.
    • Turn off the flame, add cilantro and let the mixture cool.
    • Grind the mixture to a smooth or coarse paste, depending on ones preference. Use some water, if required.
    • Taste and adjust salt. If it is spicy hot, add some sesame or peanuts to reduce the heat.
    • Transfer to a bowl and serve with dosa idli or rice. If serving with rice, can add some chopped onion.
    • Chutney stays good for 4-5 days to upto a week in the refrigerator. If adding chopped onions, consume with in a day or two.

    Notes:

    • I normally do not temper the chutney after it is prepared. For nice presentation, make a tempering with some oil, dry chili, cumin, mustard, curry leaves, turmeric and pour it over the chutney. If tempering the chutney, use less oil to roast the vegetables.
    • If one is allergic to peanuts or sesame seeds, skip one of the or both. However, sesame and peanuts give the chutney a nutty flavor and make it a bit more nutritious.

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    1. Priya Srinivasan says

      January 28, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Looks awesome usha, i love veggies chutneys, best way to feed somebody who is fussy about veggies is thru chutneys and dips!!

      Reply
    2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 24, 2018 at 11:12 am

      What a marvelous color of the chutney. I have not used zucchini in chutney before. Good recipe to try out!

      Reply
    3. themadscientistskitchen says

      January 22, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Wow Usha!! You were right I will love this chutney.

      Reply
    4. Suja Ram says

      January 21, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Lovely pics Usha! A different Chutney indeed. Want to try for my kids.

      Reply
    5. Suja Ram says

      January 21, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      Lovely pics Usha..A different Chutney indeed. Want to try this as my kids love Zucchini a lot!

      Reply
    6. vaishalisabnani says

      January 21, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Pretty looking chutney with unique ingredients..must have been so flavorful.

      Reply
    7. Priya Kumar says

      January 21, 2018 at 6:18 am

      Such a beaiutful color came out. I am sure this chutney must have tasted yuuuummm. Feeling like having it with rice. I love rice with zuccini slices

      Reply
    8. Jayashree says

      January 20, 2018 at 11:28 pm

      Beautiful clicks. The entire platter of idlis and chutney looks so good.

      Reply
    9. Harini-Jaya R says

      January 20, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Wow! what a flavorful chutney it is. Even I prefer green chilies to red ones.

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh says

      January 20, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Wow, the colour of the chutney looks absolutely irresistible, fingerlicking goodness definitely.

      Reply
    11. Srivalli Jetti says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:12 am

      Gosh those pictures are so sinful Usha, the chutney looks awesome!..will surely make it sometime..

      Reply
    12. Sapana Behl says

      January 18, 2018 at 4:01 am

      I have never used zucchini in chutney but looking at your pictures it sure does looks super inviting to try soon.

      Reply
    13. Pavani says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      Zucchini and tomato chutney looks delicious Usha. Perfect to serve with just about anything -- idli, dosa, roti, rice.......

      Reply
    14. Sandhiya says

      January 17, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      Such a healthy and delicious chutney. Love the color you got on that chutney.I'm sure that it must be delicious with idli and dosa

      Reply

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