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Chow Chow (Chayote) Kootu
This is very
common dish in Tamil Nadu. Its easy, healthy and delicious. There are so
many varieties in this dish. Each family prepares it in their way, even
though the basic ingredients are the same, they make few changes in
preparation.
Ingredients:
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Ingredients |
Quantities |
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Chow-chow |
1/2kg |
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Onions |
2 |
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Green chillies |
3 |
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Turmeric powder |
1/2tsp |
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Channa dal (Kadalai
parupu) |
100gms or 1cup |
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Fresh grated coconut |
6Tbsp |
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Oil |
to taste |
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Curry leaves |
1strip |
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Coriander leaves for
garnishing |
Method:
Cook the channa dal, mash the
dal little bit and keep them side.
* In a pan add onions,green chillies, turmeric powder and chow-chow, add
enough water till all the ingredients are immersed in water.
* Cook together in low flame for about 15min.
* Add the channa dal & salt and cook for 5min.
* Add the grated coconut and cook for 2mins.
* In a pan heat 1tbsp of oil and add mustard seeds , urad dal and curry
leaves.
* Add the seasoning to the dish and garnish it with coriander leaves.
* Serve it with white rice or rotis.
Contributed By: ShanmugaPriya I am shanmugaPriya, a B.E
graduate and I have 4yrs exp in IT industry. Apart from my work, I am
interested in cooking and sharing my recipes.
spriya23@gmail.com
Freelance Health / Nutrition Writers, Web Content Writing Services, India
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