Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe-Chayote Squash Cooked in Peppery Lentil Curry
A delicious south indian recipes recipe featuring chow chow milagu kootu recipe-chayote squash cooked in peppery lentil curry. Perfect for a nutritious meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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Step 1: To begin making Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe, wash and peel the outer skin of the chayote quash with a peeler
Step 2: Cut it into cubes and keep aside
Step 3: Wash and soak the moong dal in water for 10 minutes
Step 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
Step 5: Grind it to a coarse mix using a mixer grinder and keep aside
Step 6: Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, let it crackle
Step 7: Once the mustard seeds have crackled add the asafoetida, curry leaves, red chillies and let it splutter
Step 8: Add the chayote squash and saute for a minute
Step 9: Drain and add the moong dal, and saute for a minute
Step 10: Add the ground pepper mix, turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1
Step 11: 5 cup of water and mix well
Step 12: Put the lid on and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat
Step 13: Once the pressure is completely released, remove the lid, mix well and its ready to serve
Step 14: Serve the Chow Chow Milagu Kootu Recipe along with Phulkas or with Jeera Rasam, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for the weeknight dinner