Chow Chow (Chayote) Dahl (Pappu)

Difficulty Rating 4 (Special Ingredient Needed, Pressure cooker helpful, Grinding required, Number of steps required)

Chow Chow (Chayote) – 1

Onion, diced  - 1 small

Garlic – 4 cloves

Moong Dhal – 1 cup

Turmeric – ½ tsp.

Oil

Salt

  

Seasoning:

Urad Dhal – 1 tsp.

Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp.

Dry red chilies – 2-3 (adjust to taste)

Curry Leaves – a few (optional)

Grind:

Green Chilies – 3 (adjust to taste)

Dry Grated coconut – ¼ cup

Coriander Seeds – 1 Tbsp.

1. Remove the seed from the chow chow, dice into ¾ inch cubes, cover with water and boil until soft.

2.  Pressure cook the moong dhal with 3 cups of water and salt.

3.  Grind the green chilies, coconut and coriander seeds to a coarse paste.

4.  Heat oil and then add the mustard seeds, urad Dhal, red chilies and curry leaves.

5.  Once the mustard seeds splutter add the garlic until golden brown and then add the onion until it turns translucent.

6.  Add the cooked chow chow.

7.  Add the turmeric, and paste from above with a little salt.

8.  Add the cooked dhal and let simmer for a few minutes.  Add water to get the desired consistency.

9.  Serve fresh with rice.