Chayote Curry (Chow Chow Masala Curry)
Chayote curry is a simple and delicious side dish that is great to serve with either roti or rice. Chow-Chow is cooked in an easy to make spicy tomato gravy.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 8 - 10 Curry leaves
- 2 Medium Chayote/ Chow chow, peeled and chopped
- 1 Large Onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Tomato puree
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- 1½ tsps Garam Masala or Curry powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Ginger+Garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Ground Cashews
- ½ cup Milk (optional)
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add urad dal, mustard & cumin seeds and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the onions and sauté until lightly browned around the edges, takes about 4-5 minutes.
- Add turmeric and ginger+garlic paste at this point; mix well and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato puree and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Next add ground cashews, red chili powder, curry powder, salt and chopped chayote. Mix well.
- Add ½ cup of milk (if using) or water, no need to add too much water since chayote gives out moisture while cooking.
- Close the lid and pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles.
- Once the pressure drops, open the lid and serve hot with rice or rotis.
Notes
- This curry can be made in an Instant Pot as well. Follow the recipe as written and cook on high pressure/ manual for 4 minutes.
- The curry can also be made in a skillet - will just take a little longer, may 15 minutes to cook chayote until tender.
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