Mayan Heirloom Squash Stirfry Curry (Subzi)

When I saw these, I was so excited for two reasons, they were utterly cute and also they opened up a whole new opportunity to try something new

They look like tubby and dwarf version of Zucchinis and taste like them too. Better yet the package that they were in came with cooking instructions which were pretty much how we make a mixed veggie subzi – Apparently they are used in Guatemalan cuisine.

so here goes

Ingredients

Packet of 6 Mayan Heirloom Squash – cut into thin rounds

1 onion

2 tomatoes cut round and fried separately

1 Habanero pepper (optional)

½ turmeric powder

½ cumin seeds

1 tsp Suvaiyana Chennai curry powder or other

2 tsp olive oil

Salt

Preparation

Like any other dry subzi, in a skillet heat the oil, splutter the cumin.

Add the habanero and the curry powder and the turmeric

Add the onion and fry until brown

Remove them and then add the tomatoes and fry them

Microwave the squash for 3 minutes so they tenderize slightly

Now add the onions to the tomatoes, and the squash too

Let them all cook in the and bind in taste and flavor

Serve hot with Chappatis or as a side with rice or pasta

Linking this Pari’s ONLY FUSION event that I am Guest Hosting this month J

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Also sending this to Women’s Era 2008’s Colorful Curry Event

35 Comments

Smitha on April 7, 2011 at 4:27 pm

Never cooked with this squash before…it looks cute!…the curry looks delicious!
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Preety on April 7, 2011 at 4:48 pm

wow that's something new..i never saw this in my grocery store..will keep any eye open for this one..stir fry looks spicy and perfect

SravsCulinaryConcepts on April 7, 2011 at 5:16 pm

new to me !! stir fry looks so delicious

Swathi on April 7, 2011 at 5:48 pm

Love this squash, i will try to hunt them. Nice curry with touch all cuisine.

TipsNDeals on April 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm

new to me too!! looks delicious..

SheenaBabu on April 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Innovative and It looks very yummy and nice

Rani acharyulu on April 7, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Little and cute squash looks so nice!Stir fry looks yummy…

Reshmi Mahesh on April 7, 2011 at 6:20 pm

Delicious curry…

Sonali Pradhan on April 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm

wow…wonderful combo recipe…looks just so perfect ! what a lovely color combo !

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girlichef on April 7, 2011 at 7:40 pm

I love the adorable little squash…and such great flavors in this meal. Delicious 😀

Shanavi on April 7, 2011 at 8:02 pm

I've always made curry and stir-fry in a normal way, but ur's sounds delicious n yum

Sneha Benny on April 7, 2011 at 8:05 pm

This is something new to me. I have never cooked this. Have to keep a look next time when I go for grocery shopping.

R on April 7, 2011 at 8:45 pm

luv all the exotic ingredients u have used in this curry, absolutely delicious!

Priya on April 7, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Never cooked this squash, curry looks wonderful and quite a delicious side dish for rotis..

Sunshine And Smile on April 7, 2011 at 9:31 pm

i think i saw these .. and i always though they are some version of pumpkins. I like the flavor fusion that you have done. It will surely taste good!
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Suja Sugathan on April 7, 2011 at 9:52 pm

Healthy and yummy stir fry,looks delicious.

Vidhya on April 7, 2011 at 11:38 pm

Never tried this squash,but I am a big fan of zucchini and your stirfry look delicious,so I am going to try this as soon as I find this veggie.

mrscinxav on April 8, 2011 at 12:29 am

I will definitely buy if I see this cute vegetable:) Love that title as well as subzi….delicious dear.

MegSmith @ Cooking.In.College on April 8, 2011 at 1:34 am

Those are too cute! I love trying new veggies. I saw mini zucchini at Sprouts the other day and really wanted to buy some but they only came in a gigantic 2lb bag and I didn't want to eat zucchini everyday for the rest of this month

This recipe looks fantastic, I love curry!

yummychunklet on April 8, 2011 at 2:45 am

This dish looks great! I love all the fresh veggies!

Shobha on April 8, 2011 at 3:08 am

Such a delicious stir-fry.

veena krishnakumar on April 8, 2011 at 3:12 am

Looks very colourful and def squash looks cute:-)

Nandini on April 8, 2011 at 3:45 am

Love this fresh veggie curry cooked in less time.

Priya Sreeram on April 8, 2011 at 3:55 am

good one

Rajani on April 8, 2011 at 5:46 am

Cut squash an yum dish. Guess the veggie will work well for salads, sambar, stir fries, what not!What say your ideas?

Sunanda on April 8, 2011 at 6:31 am

It looks fabulous and healthy…

Edible Art on April 8, 2011 at 6:38 am

what a cute vegetable !
your photo of the squash curry looks so mouthwatering… im such a huge fan of your curries !!

Angie's Recipes on April 8, 2011 at 7:36 am

That's very healthy and tasty! I like it.

Ila on April 8, 2011 at 9:58 am

yummy and delicious curry

cook from doha on April 8, 2011 at 11:56 am

this looks like zucchini………..but it looks very delicious and colourful………..

saffronstreaks on April 8, 2011 at 12:21 pm

never tasted it before but they do resemble zucchini a lot.
very innovative recipe

Priyanka Agrawal on April 8, 2011 at 4:41 pm

my god girl! ur recipes r sooo good

kittymatti on April 8, 2011 at 7:13 pm

never made this before! innovative ideas!

Anna C on April 10, 2011 at 1:25 pm

I now wish I had picked up some of these squash. I actually came across them at Costco of all places. Thanks for sharing your cooking experience with this new ingredient.

Mani on April 12, 2011 at 2:10 pm

We see this at the store but I never knew what it was. Great idea to buy it sweetheart. It was super delicious!!

Mayan Heirloom Squash Stirfry Curry (Subzi)

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