10 Minute chow chow kootu without coconut - OPOS Method

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Ghee
• 2 Very ripe tomatoes
• 3 Green chillies, slit into half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing/perungayam)
• 1 medium sized chow chow (Chayote Squash) – Peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup split yellow moong dal
• 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Make a puree of very ripe two tomatoes in a mixer / blender. Set aside.

2. 2

   Add in all the ingredients to the pressure cooker.

3. 3

   Cook for 5-6 minutes or for 4 whistles. Switch off the flame and wait for the pressure to release naturally.

4. 4

   Serve hot with rice or chapati.