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Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu Recipe - Chayote Squash In Dal Coconut Curry
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Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu Recipe - Chayote Squash In Dal Coconut Curry

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled, yellow moong dal (split) - washed, tomatoes - roughly chopped. Ready in 25 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories
725kcal
Estimated Cost
₹375-525
Carbs89g
Protein33g
Fats27g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

13 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu Recipe, wash and soak the moong dal for 10 minutes

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)yellow moong dal (split) - washed(1/2 cup)
  2. 2

    Meanwhile, wash, de-skin, core the chow chow/chayote squash and cut into small cubes

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)
  3. 3

    Now, add the drained soaked moong dal to the pressure pan, along with chow chow, salt, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric powder, long with 1-1/4 cups water and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)yellow moong dal (split) - washed(1/2 cup)tomatoes - roughly chopped(2)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to tastecumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, make a fine paste of the grated coconut, red chilli, cumin seeds, pepper using a mixer grinder adding very little water

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  6. 6

    Place a heavy bottomed pan on low heat, add the cooked dal, chow chow and the prepared kootu masala along with 1/2 cup of water

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)
  7. 7

    Season with salt and let the chow chow kootu simmer for 3 to 4 minutes on high heat and turn off the heat

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)salt - to taste
  8. 8

    Check the salt and adjust according to taste

    salt - to taste
  9. 9

    Heat oil in a small tadka pan, add the dried chillies, asafoetida, mustard seeds and let it splutter

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)dry red chillies(1)asafoetida (hing)(1/2 teaspoon)dry red chillies(2)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  10. 10

    Add the curry leaves, let it splutter and add this tadka to the prepared Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)sprig curry leaves(1)
  11. 11

    Once done, transfer the kootu to a serving bowl and serve hot

  12. 12

    Serve Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu Recipe along with Phulkas and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad for a light weekday lunch

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)
  13. 13

    Or if you wish to make an elaborate meal, serve Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu along with Steamed Rice, Murungakkai Puli Kuzhambu (Drumstick Tamarind Curry), Kollu Rasam, Curd and Elai Vadams for the weekend lunch

    chow chow (chayote squash) - peeled(2)sprig curry leaves(1)

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