Rameswaram Kootu

This is one of my favourite dishes that I learnt from my mom. Vegetable used in this dish is- Chow Chow(also called Chayote squash).

It's easy to prepare and delicious as well.

Ingredients:

Chow chow - 2 if small and 1 if big

Moong dhal - 1/4 cup

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Salt

Hing - a pinch

Coconut oil - a tsp

Curry leaves - a few sprigs

Coriander leaves - to garnish

To grind together:

Coconut - a handful

Greenchillies - as needed

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Method:

Peel the skin of chayote squash and chop into small pieces.

Pressure cook the vegetable along with moong dhal, turmeric, hing and water(just enough to coat the mixture) for 1 whistle. Switch off the gas.

Grind the above ingredients with little water to a smooth paste.

Mix the ground paste and salt with the cooked vegetable mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.

Tamper curry leaves in coconut oil and add it to the mixture. Garnish with coriander leaves. Goes well with rice or roti.