Chow chow or Chayote squash is one of my favorite vegetable. I often make this simple Chow Chow Palya |Chayote Squash Stir-fry Recipe when I am in no mood to make a fancy curry. Since the kids too like this vegetable, there will be no complaits at the table.
This curry is made so often yet has never found a place on this blog.So last week, I made sure to click pics and post it up here.
This vegetable can be used in sambar, curries,kootu etc.A few days back I posted a Chow Chow payasa / kheer recipe. Until I tasted it, I couldn’t believe / accept that this vegetable can be used in a dessert!
Here is how to prepare Chow Chow Palya |Chayote Squash Stir-fry Recipe
Peel and chop the chayote squash. Microwave with just enough water till done. The vegetable should not get mushy.Drain the water and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin seeds, channa dal, broken red chilies and curry leaves. Once the mustard pops, add the cooked chayote squash, turmeric powder and salt.
Give it a mix, add grated coconut and mix.Remove from heat and transfer onto a serving bowl.
Serve this Chow Chow Palya |Chayote Squash Stir-fry as a part of the lunch menu.
A simple South Indian style dry curry.
- 1` number Chayote squash /Chow chow
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Channa dal
- 2 numbers Red chilies, broken
- Curry leaves- a few
- 2 teaspoons Grated coconut
- 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
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Peel and chop the chayote squash. Microwave with just enough water till done. The vegetable should not get mushy.Drain the water and keep aside.
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Heat oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin seeds, channa dal, broken red chilies and curry leaves.
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Once the mustard pops, add the cooked chayote squash, turmeric powder and salt.
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Give it a mix, add grated coconut and mix.Remove from heat and transfer onto a serving bowl.
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Serve this Chow Chow Palya |Chayote Squash Stir-fry as a part of the lunch menu.