Chow chow chana gravy

Chow chow chana gravy

Ingredients:

Chow chow/chayote squash   -2
chana dhal-1/4 cup
onion-1 finely chopped
tomato-1 finely chopped
shredded ginger-1 tsp
salt-to taste
turmeric-1/8 tsp
coriander powder-11/2 tsp
chilli pwder-11/2 tsp
mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
urad dhal-1/2 tsp
cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
hing -pinch
oil-1tbsp
cilantro-to garnish

Method:

• Wash, peel and cut chow chow/chayote squash into cubes discarding the seeds.
• Wash chana dhal and keep it aside.
• In a pressure cooker heat oil and allow  mustard seeds to splutter.
• Temper with urad dhal, cumin seeds ,hing, turmeric and shredded ginger.

• Now add the onion and fry until its translucent.

• Add on salt, chili powder, coriander powder and mix well.

• Put  in cubed chow chow/chayote and washed chana dhal.

• Stir well and after 3 minutes add the chopped tomatoes.

• Add up to 11/2 cups of water and cover it with a lid and pressure cook up to 3 whistles
• After the pressure goes off  garnish with chopped cilantro.

• Serve with chapathi/Rice