Yellow (or green) Squash Curry

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Found this recipe when trying to find something to use some extra garden squash (my sister's garden is exploding with veggies!). It's not too spicy - I don't like things too spicy - but it's very tasty:

Yellow (or Green) Squash Curry

Yellow Squash - 1 (cubed)
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Green chili - 1 (minced)
Tomato -1 (chopped)
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp*
Chili powder -*1 tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - ¼ tsp
Coconut milk -*¼ cup
Salt - to taste
Mustard Seeds -*¼ tsp
Cumin seeds -*¼ tsp
Curry leaves - 5 leaves
Cilantro - for garnish
Oil - 2 Tablespoons**


1. Heat oil in a pan, roast mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
2. Add chopped onion and green chili and saute nicely, followed by ginger garlic paste.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and saute until everything forms a gravy.
4. Now add the yellow squash and fry along with turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, chicken masala and salt. Cover and cook till the squash is cooked adding little water as needed.
5. Add coconut milk and let the gravy simmer for few minutes.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves.