Spicy Pakistani Zucchini

¼ cup cooking oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

6 zucchini - peeled, seeded and cut into semicircles

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups water

2 teaspoons chili powder

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander seed

3 whole cloves

7 whole peppercorns

4 tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saute onion until golden (about 5 minutes).

Add zucchini, salt, water, chile powder, turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, cloves, peppercorns, tomatoes and yogurt and stir all together. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.