Zucchini also known as courgette is one of the popular summer squash.It is soft, sweet and usually dark or light green in color.The flavor of zucchini is very mild and can be eaten with the skin.
it is believed zucchini was first introduced in Italy in the first decade of the 19th century but later Italian immigrants probably first cultivated it in the United States in the second decade of the 19th century.
1. Store cooked zucchini recipes in an airtight container in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
2. But for raw courgettes store them in a ziplock bag in a freezer for up to 3 to 4 days.
1. Cucumbers belong to the gourd family and zucchini belongs to Cucurbita family.
2. Cucumber feels cool, softer and bumpy on its surface. Whereas zucchini feels rough, dry, smoother surface