Courgettes in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 

1 1/2 lb of zucchini
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. tomato paste
14.5 oz can of chopped tomatoes
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 tsp. garam masala

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Directions: 

-Trim the ends from the zucchini then cut them into 1/2 inch slices.
-Heat the oil in a wok or large pan. Fry the cumin and mustard seeds for 2 minuets until they begin to splutter.
-Add the onion and garlic and fry for about 5-6 minuets.
-Add the ground turmeric, chili powder, coriander, cumin and salt and fry for about 2-3 minuets.
-Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 5 min. Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes to the pan.
-Add water, then cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the fresh coriander and garam masala, then cook for about 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.

Serve as a accompaniment to any meat, poultry or fish dish.

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