Low Carb Zucchini And Egg Bhaji
A low carb vegetarian side dish recipe originating from Bangladesh, this old family recipe of fried zucchini, eggs, and fragrant herbs and spices pairs perfectly with Indian curries, kebabs, or served as a nutritious low carb vegetarian meal.
Equipment
- Deep Fry Pan/Wok/Saucepan
- Chefs Knife & Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ghee/oil/butter for cooking
- 1 small onion finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 4 large zucchini quartered and sliced
- 1 small fresh green chili whole
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne/Kashimiri red chili variable
- 2 large eggs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- fresh coriander garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil/ghee in a large deep frying pan over medium heat and add in onions, garlic, and ginger. Pile the sliced zucchini on top filling the pan and leave to fry for roughly 5 minutes with the zucchini sitting on top.
- Add green chili, turmeric, cayenne, and stir until everything is combined well. Fry over medium heat stirring regularly to prevent sticking, until the zucchini and spices are very well cooked, and the zucchini has lost much of its moisture. 15-20 minutes.
- Crack fresh eggs straight into the pan and scramble them around with the zucchini. Cook for 8-10 minutes until egg is fully cooked and fried. It's ok to get some colour on the eggs here as it will improve the flavour and add texture to the bhaji.
Notes
See the post above for tips and picture on preparing and slicing the zucchini
The amount of cayenne used can be changed or eliminated depending on how spicy you would like this dish
When using a large amount of aromatics and dried spices it is very important to make sure you give them time to cook before you serve them, They can have a very bitter unpleasant taste when not cooked properly
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Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 48mgNet Carbs: 6g
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