Quick & Simple Zucchini Pasta Noodles blended with Indian spices

Zucchini is one of the low calorie vegetable isl loaded with nutrients. This is eaten in throughout the world and now available in Indian markets as well. Although we might find this only in supermarket stores.

I do not prefer eating this raw like cucumber but grill / bake or stir fry. This is another simple easy dish with little preparation time and cook time. It would be super easy if you have a slicer like I have. Although you could slice them using a knife it would eat a lot of time and the strands would not be uniform in shape and size. I have demonstrated the outcome with and without slicer for your understanding. Let's look into the recipe. 

Ingredients:

1. Zucchini - sliced like noodle threads
2. Seasoning of your choice . I have used (crushed pepper, garlic parsely powder, granulated chicken bouillon, chili flakes)
3. Minced Garlic from 4 - 5 medium pods
4. Grated Parmesan cheese or powder
5. Salt to taste
6. Olive oil to stir fry - 2 t.spn or as needed.

Preparation:

1. Place the sliced zucchini in a colander, sprinkle salt and mix well. Let it sit for about 15 to 30 minutes. The excess water would drain off.
2. Bring a pot of water to boil and turn off the heat. Blanch the zucchini in this water for about a minute. Immediately transfer to ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large pan and saute the garlic for few seconds. Add in all seasoning saute well. Mix the zucchini threads toss. Do not saute too much.
4. Garnish with grated cheese and other greens like cilantro/ coriander leaves / parsley if you like.

Enjoy this noodles pasta while hot. 

Note:

- You may try curry powder seasoning instead of light spices

- You could also toss in grilled chicken pieces of cooked shrimp or cherry tomatoes 

- Just experiment with what you like and which ever works better for you.