Chow-Chow (Chayote) Sabzi

this is a simple recipe. nice and bland. It contains dal and vegetable. It goes well with roti and rice.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 3
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  green gram (moong dal)
• 1  chayote, peeled and cut in cubes (chow-chow)
• 1  big tomatoes, cut finely
• 3  green chili peppers, cut finely
• 7 -8  garlic cloves, cut finely
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  sprigs curry leaves
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnishing
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1. In a pressure cooker put dal, chow-chow (chayote), tomato, turmeric, salt and water. close lid and cook for 4-5 whistles. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. 2.Heat a deep curved pan, pour oil, add mustard, cumin. when it starts spluttering, add curry leaves, green chilies, garlic and saute for 1 minute then add the cooked dal and vegetable.Give it one boil.
3. 3. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti.