Pattypan Stir-Fry

Name: Pattypan Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb pattypan squash; ¼ tsp salt; Pinch turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder; to taste Chili flakes; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp olive oil

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⏱️ Prep: 5m

🔥 Cook: 12m

🎬 Video: 15s

📊 Easy

🏠 Cuisine: Indian 🍽️ Course: Main Course 👥 Servings: 2

If cooking scares you—this pattypan stir-fry will change your mind! No frying, no splatter, just mix, cover & cook. If you’ve ever spotted these cute little pattypan squash at the farmers market or grocery store and wondered what to do with them, here’s your answer! This recipe is made for absolute beginners—no oil splatter, no seed crackling, no stress. Just season, cover, and cook. That’s it!

Instructions

Wash and chop pattypan squash into bite-sized pieces.
Add salt, turmeric, cumin-coriander powder, chili flakes, garlic powder, and olive oil to the chopped squash. Mix well to coat all pieces.
Heat a pan on low-medium heat. Add the seasoned squash to the pan.
Cover the pan and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The stir-fry is done! Enjoy immediately.