The chayote (Sechium edule), also known as Sayote, Tayota, Choko, Chocho, chow-chow, Christophene, Mirliton and vegetable pear is an edible plant that belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae along with melons, cucumbers and squash. It's also an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Zinc, Copper and Manganese. Costa Rica is a major exporter of Chayotes worldwide. Click here to know more about chayote squash.
Ingredients :
Chayote squash – 1 medium, 1" cubes
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Onion – 1 cup, chopped
Salt *
Mustard seeds – 1/8 tsp
For paste :
Make a Coarse paste
Curry leaves – 3 strings
Coconut scraped fresh/frozen/dried – 4 tbsp
Green Chili – 2 *
Directions:
Pressure cook the Chayote for 1 whistle. Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, let it splutter then add onions and salt. Sauté the onions until they become translucent. Then add the paste and sauté until you feel the aroma of coconut and curry leaves paste. Add the pressure cooked Chayote and pan fry until it become tender.
I would like to add a special thanks to Padma and Shubha for passing the "I love your blog" award.
Thats a yummy curry...I have never added coconut in chayote before...I have to try out your method soon. Congrats on your award :)
ReplyDeleteI think this squash is new to me...curry looks yumm,will try to learn more abt this chayote..congrats on ur awrad...
ReplyDeleteI never made Coyote squash this way. Sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the award Kalai.Enjoy. The chow chow is clicked so well and the curry leaves paste coating is new to me.
ReplyDeleteSimple and delicious fry! This squash is new to me. Wow and lots of nutritional benefits! Would search for this on my grocery trip next time! You have a nice blog..Keep going! See you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is real gud...I always endup making dal with chow chow...this looks indeed gud
ReplyDeletechow chow fry looks new to me.Good idea.
ReplyDeletethis is very different recipe..will try it nexyt time
ReplyDeleteAha...this is one fry i can make without regrets..(b'coz of less oil).It's simple to make and has unique flavors
ReplyDeleteThis fry with onion is new to me, use it in kootu, curry & Chutney. Will try this yumm recipe next time.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are awesome, bright and beautiful.
What a great preparation for Chayote squash! Those two scrumptious pieces in front of the bowl on the pictures are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteHey chayote in one of my fav dish mostly bcoz of its a different taste and easy to cook ;), never tried this way...will sure give a try soon.thanks for ur comments on my blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Award!!! I never knew Chow chow had so many names!!! I have never made it like this, its tongue tickling and should have been aromatic!!!
ReplyDeletewow1 new recipe to me ..1st time here lovely blog and shots ...:)
ReplyDeletehey thanks soo much for the comment@ my blog ...:) keep visiting
Cogratulations on ur award:)
ReplyDeleteVery nice recipe Kalai with ground ingredients ... though have used this veggie many times... never tried it this way... looks so delicious and also nice click... will try soemtime and surely let you know :)
ReplyDeletenew to this dish..very elegantly made.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog...you have nice collection of recipes....., have bookmarked you happy blogging !
ReplyDeletewow! it looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteWow, fry in chayote? :) So far I have tried only Dal/Kootu kind of recipes. This is whole new idea. I love Chow Chow and am sure going to tru this. Thanks for the recipe Kalai.
ReplyDeleteAnd Thanks for visiting my page and your encouraging comments.
Chow chow sounds really different!!Congratulations & Celebrations!!!
ReplyDeleteMust have been flavourful and perfect delight.
Thanks for dropping!!
Dear Kalai,
ReplyDeleteI am happy to share my AWARD with you.Pls chk it out in my page..
congrats on ur award, chow chow fry looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful click!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the award !!!!
First time here, nice food clicks will be back again :)
ReplyDeleteHi,How to make the chayote more soft. thanks
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