Kookoo Kadoo Sabz Recipe

The “Kookoo Kadoo Sabz Recipe” is a simple but delicious dish with the flavors of zucchini, eggs, and spices. It’s a simple meal for just an ordinary day.

Kookoo Kadoo Sabz Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium Zucchinis
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Medium Onion
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Dried Dill

Step 1: Prepare Zucchinis

Start by peeling the zucchinis. Once peeled, use a grater to grate them into a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2: Salt Zucchinis

Add one tablespoonful of salt to the grated zucchinis and stir, ensuring even mixing. Allow the zucchinis to sit for a period of not less than 30 minutes. This way, the zucchinis will have enough time to release excess moisture.

Step 3: Drain Zucchinis

After half an hour, a lot of juice will be released from the zucchinis. Take handfuls of the grated zucchinis and squeeze them to remove any water; discard the extracted liquid, then return the squeezed zucchinis to the bowl.

Step 4: Prepare Onion and Garlic

Peel the onion and garlic cloves. Grate them finely and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.

Step 5: Add Spices and Egg

Add turmeric, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the zucchini, onion, and garlic mixture. Break the eggs into a bowl.

Step 6: Mix Ingredients

Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and you have a uniform mixture.

Step 7: Heat the Pan

Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat with vegetable oil in it. Wait for the oil to show signs of readiness for frying.

Step 8: Shape the Kookoo

Take a walnut-sized piece of the mixture. Roll it into a ball, then gently press between your palms to form a small patty.

Step 9: Fry Kookoo

Place the shaped Kookoo in the hot oil. Fry each side for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10: Flip and Continue Frying

Carefully flip each Kookoo patty to fry the other side, ensuring both sides are nicely browned and crispy.

Step 11: Repeat

Continue frying the rest of the mixture, shaping and cooking each Kookoo patty as described in steps 8 and 9.

Step 12: Serve

Once all the Kookoo patties are fried and ready, remove them to a serving dish. They can be served hot or cold, ideally with a side of bread.

Optional Steps for a Lighter Version

Step 13: Increase Dill and Use Olive Oil

To reduce the caloric content, add only 2 tablespoons of dried dill. For a healthier fat option, consider using olive oil for frying instead of vegetable oil.

Step 14: Bake Instead of Fry

If you prefer not to fry, you can bake the Kookoo patties in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit). Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes. Then, flip the patties and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until they’re golden and cooked through.

Recipe Summary

The zucchinis will be peeled and grated, then salted to draw the water from the moisture of the vegetable. After about 30 minutes, squeeze the liquid out and add the grated onion, garlic, spices, and eggs. Mix well. Shape the mixture into round patties and fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. If you want to eliminate some of the oil content, then just add more dill and use olive oil for frying the patties. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven if you don’t want to fry them at all.