South Indian RecipesDinnerVegetarian

Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe-Chayote Squash Cooked in Peppery Lentil Curry

Name: Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe-Chayote Squash Cooked in Peppery Lentil Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 dry red chillies; 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split); asafoetida (hing) - a pinch; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera); 2 teaspoons white urad dal (split); 1 tablespoon fresh coconut - grated; 2 teaspoons sunflower oil; salt - to taste

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes, mustard seeds, sprig curry leaves. Ready in 25 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories

655kcal

Estimated Cost

₹325-475

Carbs66g

Protein25g

Fats33g

Servings Scaler

Instructions

14 steps

1
To begin making Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe, wash and peel the outer skin of the chayote quash with a peeler
chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes(2)
2
Cut it into cubes and keep aside
chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes(2)
3
Wash and soak the moong dal in water for 10 minutes
yellow moong dal (split)(1/2 cup)
4
In a small pan, dry roast the peppercorns, cumin seeds, urad dal and grated coconut till they turn golden and fragrant in medium heat
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)whole black peppercorns(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)teaspoons white urad dal (split)(2)fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)
5
Grind it to a coarse mix using a mixer grinder and keep aside
6
Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, let it crackle
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
7
Once the mustard seeds have crackled add the asafoetida, curry leaves, red chillies and let it splutter
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)sprig curry leaves(1)dry red chillies(2)asafoetida (hing) - a pinchcumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
8
Add the chayote squash and saute for a minute
9
Drain and add the moong dal, and saute for a minute
yellow moong dal (split)(1/2 cup)
10
Add the ground pepper mix, turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1
turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste
11
5 cup of water and mix well
12
Put the lid on and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat
13
Once the pressure is completely released, remove the lid, mix well and its ready to serve
14
Serve the Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe along with Phulkas or with Jeera Rasam, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for the weeknight dinner
chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes(2)

Rate this recipe

Spinach Coriander Dosa Recipe - Spinach and Coriander Dosa Recipe

⏱️ 55 min

Surul Appam Recipe

⏱️ 20 min

Thengai Sadam Recipe (A Quick and Healthy Coconut Rice)

⏱️ 60 min

Turmeric, Ginger And Chilli Pickle Recipe

⏱️ 40 min

Back to Discover

Scan to Cook

Open this recipe page on your phone instantly by scanning the QR code.

Recipe Source: archanaskitchen.com

South Indian RecipesDinnerVegetarian

Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe-Chayote Squash Cooked in Peppery Lentil Curry

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes, mustard seeds, sprig curry leaves. Ready in 25 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Cook Time25 min

Calories

655kcal

Est. Cost₹325-₹475

Serving Size1 portion

Estimated Nutrition Highlights

Carbohydrates

66g(40%)

Protein

25g(15%)

Fats

33g(45%)

Interactive Servings Scaler

Scale the servings dynamically to update the ingredient checklist counts.

Ingredients Checklist

0 OF 13 COLLECTED

Directions

14 steps

1
To begin making Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe, wash and peel the outer skin of the chayote quash with a peeler
chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes(2)
2
Cut it into cubes and keep aside
chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes(2)
3
Wash and soak the moong dal in water for 10 minutes
yellow moong dal (split)(1/2 cup)
4
In a small pan, dry roast the peppercorns, cumin seeds, urad dal and grated coconut till they turn golden and fragrant in medium heat
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)whole black peppercorns(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)teaspoons white urad dal (split)(2)fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)
5
Grind it to a coarse mix using a mixer grinder and keep aside
6
Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, let it crackle
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
7
Once the mustard seeds have crackled add the asafoetida, curry leaves, red chillies and let it splutter
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)sprig curry leaves(1)dry red chillies(2)asafoetida (hing) - a pinchcumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
8
Add the chayote squash and saute for a minute
9
Drain and add the moong dal, and saute for a minute
yellow moong dal (split)(1/2 cup)
10
Add the ground pepper mix, turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1
turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste
11
5 cup of water and mix well
12
Put the lid on and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat
13
Once the pressure is completely released, remove the lid, mix well and its ready to serve
14
Serve the Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe along with Phulkas or with Jeera Rasam, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for the weeknight dinner
chow chow (chayote squash) - cut into cubes(2)