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Chow Chow or Chayote Squash Mor Kootu using Instant Pot
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Chow Chow Mor Kootu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

South Indian Cumin-flavored Coconut Stew of Chayote Squash

Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, south indian
Ingredients
Vegetable Base - to be cooked initially
  • 3 Choyote Squash (Chow Chow) chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt (to taste)
Spice Paste (to be blended)
  • 1/3 cup Frozen Shredded Coconut
  • 1 tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
  • 2 Green Chilli
  • 2 tsp Chana Dal (soaked in water for an hour or more)
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt (curd)
Tadka (Final Seasoning)
  • 2 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • Few Curry Leaves
Instructions

  1. Add cut Chow Chow pieces, turmeric, salt with 1 cup water to instant pot and pressure cook it for 10 minutes.

  2. Grind spice ingredients in a blender with some water

  3. Once the pressure releases, switch instant pot to 'saute' mode. Add the spice paste and let it come for 1 boil. Switch it off as soon as you get it boiling.

  4. Add oil and let mustard seeds splutter, curry leaves sizzle and add fragrant oil to the stew. Mix and serve with hot rice or chapathi, puri etc.