Chayote Dal Stir Fry | Chow Chow Paruppu Kootu

Chayote Dal Stir Fry / Chow Chow Paruppu Kootu is a common side dish that can be had with steamed rice and any vegetarian gravies. The characteristic of chayote is it takes the taste of the seasoning whatever its cooked in. This stir fry tastes more like a dal fry. Chayotes are high in vitamin C, low in calories, and are a good source of fiber. They can be eaten raw or cooked. With a sweet, starchy, slightly fruity flavor. It can also be served as a side dish for chappati. Here goes the recipe…

Chayote Dal Stir Fry | Chow Chow Paruppu Kootu

Prep time: 10 Min | Cook time : 20 Min | Total time : 30 Min
Recipe type: Side Dish | Cuisine: Indian | Yield / Serves: 2
Taste:Mildly Spicy

Ingredients

To Grind and Paste :

Coconut – ¼ Cup
Jeera – 1.5 teaspoon
Green Chillis – 1
Water – ¼ Cup

Other Ingredients:

Chayote – 1
Channa Dal – 2 tablespoon
Oil – 1 tablespoon
Mustard – 1 teaspoon
Onion – 1 chopped
Ginger – 1 inch Piece
Curry Leaves – a spring
Turmeric Powder – a generous pinch

Step by Step Photos on how to make Chayote Dal Stir Fry | Chow Chow Paruppu Kootu

Remove the outer skin of the Chayote. Discard the center portion and chop them into smaller pieces. Chop ginger into small pieces. Soak Channa dal in water for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard and allow to splutter. Add in chopped onion , curry leaves and saute until glossy. Add chopped ginger and chayote and saute them. Add in the soaked channa dal.
Keep stirring and cooking unil the chayote gets tender. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water if the veggies are dry. In a mixer/blender add in all the conents listed under “to grind and paste” and grind them into a paste.
Add Turmeric Powder and saute it. When the veggie is cooked upto 80% add in the paste. Add water if the mixture is very dry. Keep stirring and cooking until the contents are cooked well.
Chayote Dal Stir Fry ready to eat.