Chow-chow (chayote) Sabzi

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup green gram (moong dal)
• 1 chayote, peeled and cut in cubes (chow-chow)
• 1 big tomato, 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

Recipe

• 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.