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Instant pot zucchini Kootu served in a wooden bowl placed over a burlap mat. A serving spoon by the side. Curry leaves scattered at the back ground.
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Zucchini Kootu

Easy and quick no coconut Kootu with zucchini made in the Instant Pot. Comes together in less than 30 mins.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Mains
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 quart

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 green chilis slit length wise
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 350 g zucchini cubed
  • 1 tbsp Moong lentils
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 200 ml low fat coconut milk

Instructions

Tempering and Sautéing

  • Insert the inner pot into the Instant Pot. Turn on SAUTE MODE- NORMAL- 7 mins.
  • Add cold-pressed coconut oil and tip in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  • When the mustard seeds pop and cumin crackles, add the curry leaves and green chilis.
  • Immediately add the chopped zucchini and saute until zucchini becomes soft.
  • This takes roughly 2 mins.
  • Wash the moong Dal well under running water.
  • Add the dal to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Now, add water and salt.
  • Press CANCEL.
  • Ensure that the sealing ring has been fitted properly into the lid.
  • Close the Instant Pot and turn the VALVE to SEALING.

Pressure cooking

  • Press PRESSURE COOK- HIGH PRESSURE-7 Mins.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • When the cycle completes, do a QUICK PRESSURE RELEASE by turning the VALVE to VENTING.
  • Press CANCEL.
  • Open the lid and add the coconut milk.
  • Stir well.
  • Press SAUTE MODE- NORMAL- 3 mins.
  • Add freshly cracked black pepper and mix well.
  • Garnish with more fresh curry leaves if you like the flavor.
  • Wait for the SAUTE CYCLE to COMPLETE.
  • When done, serve hot.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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