This easy and quick Poriyal is made with Chow Chow (Chayote) also called as “Bangalore Kathirikai” and served as side dish with steamed rice.
Chow Chow Poriyal
Course: PoriyalServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesThis easy and quick Poriyal is made with Chow Chow (Chayote) also called as “Bangalore Kathirikai” and served as side dish with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Chow Chow – 1 No
Onion – 1 No
Oil – 2 teaspoons
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Bengal gram dhal – 1 tablespoon
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Asafotida Powder – a pinch
Red Chillies – 2 to 3
Curry Leaves – few
Coconut gratings- 2 tablespoons
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Remove the skin and inner white nut from chow chow. Cut it into small cubes.
- Chop onion finely.
- In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot, add mustard. When it starts pop up add Bengal gram dal, urad dal, red chillies (break it into two to three pieces), asafoetida powder and fry till the dals turn light brown.
- Add chopped onion and curry leaves. Fry for a while.
- Add chow chow pieces along with turmeric powder and salt. Mix it well.
- Add half cup water and stir it. Close with a lid and cook on medium flame till all the water is absorbed and the vegetable is soft.
- Finally add coconut gratings and mix it well and remove from stove.