Chow chow/chayote kootu

Serves-2 to 3

This chow chow kootu was so tasty and was very easy to make. Do try it.

Ingredients:

Chow chow/chayote  -1 no

Moong dhal -1/4+1 tbsp

Green chilli -2 to 3

Onion -1 small

Turmeric powder -1/8 tsp

Coriander leaves- for garnish 

Salt- To taste 

To grind:

• Coconut -1/4 cup+1tsp
• Cumin/jeera -1tsp

To temper:

Oil -2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp

Curry leaves - few 

Cumin -1/4 tsp (optional)

Asafoetida - A pinch 

Method:

•  Peel the outer skin of chow chow and cut it into pieces.
• In a pressure cooker add washed moong dhal along with green chilli , chow chow, salt and turmeric powder.
• Add required water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. 
• Now grind coconut and Cumin into fine paste and add it to chow chow moong dhal mixture.
• Mix well and allow it to boil for a min. Add coriander leaves.
• Now while tempering add finely chopped onion and saute till they become soft and then add it to kootu.
• Serve with hot rice.

                   

Notes:

• You can also grind green chilli with coconut and Cumin and add it to kootu.