Torai masala (spiced zucchini and peas in tomato sauce)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupChopped red onions
3Garlic cloves; minced
1Celery rib; sliced
2tablespoonsCanola oil
½teaspoonTumeric
½teaspoonCumin powder
3cupsCubed zucchini
cupTomato sauce
1cupFrozen peas
3pinchesCayenne pepper

Directions

Saute onions, garlic, and celery in oil for 2 minutes.

Add tumeric, cumin and zucchini. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, peas and cayenne pepper and cook until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes.

Per serving: 109 cal, 4 g prot, 51 mg sod, 15 g carb, 5 g fat, 0 mg chol, 67 mg calcium

HINT: Use chopped fresh or canned tomatoes instead of tomato sauce.

Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias