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

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