Chow-Chow (Chayote) Sabzi

Submitted by revathii

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups
• Serves: 3

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.