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Indian Style Zucchini Rice Pilaf

Published: Jun 9, 2021 · Modified: May 20, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Indian Style Zucchini Rice Pilaf is a quick, easy, and flavorful spiced rice prepared with rice, shredded zucchini, and spices. It is a perfect kids and adults lunchbox recipe.

zucchini rice pilaf served in a bowl garnished with coriander leaves with side of salad

How to Make Zucchini Rice

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil/ghee in a kadai. Add all the whole spices and saute for a few seconds till aromatic.

Then add green chilies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste. Saute for a few seconds till the raw smell of the ginger garlic goes away.

step to saute whole spices in oil collage

Next, add onions. Saute till they turn light brown.

Then add the shredded zucchini, along with turmeric, garam masala, and cook for 3-4 minutes till the water from zucchini starts evaporating out.

step to cook onions and zucchini with spices collage

Next, add the cooked rice, salt, and mix everything. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes, and then turn off the gas.

Lastly, squeeze some fresh lime juice over it. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve zucchini rice pilaf hot with raita.

step to add rice and mix collage
zucchini rice pilaf served in a bowl garnished with coriander leaves

What to serve with Zucchini Rice?

Serve Indian Style Zucchini Masala Rice with a side of yogurt or raita, pickle, and papad. However, this rice recipe also goes well with dal tadka.

Tips & Variations

  • You can also add green peas or sweet corn to this rice recipe.
  • you may also use diced zucchini instead of shredded.
  • Substitute white rice with brown rice, quinoa, or millets.
  • You can add roasted cashews or peanuts to get crunch in the rice recipe.
  • I have not used tomatoes in this recipe but feel free to add them. I have used lime juice for tanginess.

More Indian Zucchini Recipes

  • Zucchini Carrot Paratha
  • Zucchini Besan Sabji
  • Cream of Zucchini Soup
  • Zucchini Dal
  • Zucchini Pakoda

More Rice Recipes 

  • Karnataka Style Veg Pulao
  • Bisibelebath/Hot Lentil Rice
  • Ghee Rice
  • Easy Spinach Rice
  • Mint Rice/Pudina Rice
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zucchini rice pilaf served in a bowl garnished with coriander leaves with side of salad

Indian Zucchini Rice Pilaf

Bhavana Patil
This Indian Style Zucchini Rice Pilaf is a quick, easy, and flavorful spiced rice that can be prepared with rice, shredded zucchini, and spices
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Servings: 2
Calories : 351
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 large zucchini shredded, (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • juice of half lime
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Whole spices

  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
  • 2 green cardamom
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil/ghee in a kadai. Add all the whole spices and saute for a few seconds till aromatic.
  • Then add green chilies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste. Saute for a few seconds till the raw smell of the ginger garlic goes away.
  • Next, add onions. Saute till they turn light brown.
  • Then add the shredded zucchini, along with turmeric, garam masala, and cook for 3-4 minutes till the water from zucchini starts evaporating out.
  • Next, add the cooked rice, salt, and mix everything. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes, and then turn off the gas.
  • Lastly, squeeze some fresh lime juice over it. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve zucchini rice pilaf hot with raita.

Notes

Tips & Variations

  • You can also add green peas or sweet corn to this rice recipe.
  • you may also use diced zucchini instead of shredded.
  • Substitute white rice with brown rice, quinoa, or millets.
  • You can add roasted cashews or peanuts to get crunch in the rice recipe.
  • I have not used tomatoes in this recipe but feel free to add. I have used lime juice for tanginess.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 171mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
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