Chow-Chow (Chayote) Sabzi

• 1/2 cup green gram (moong dal)
• 1 chayote, peeled and cut in cubes (chow-chow)
• 1 big tomatoes, cut finely
• 3 green chili peppers, cut finely
• 7 -8 garlic cloves, cut finely
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnishing
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. 1. In a pressure cooker put dal, chow-chow (chayote), tomato, turmeric, salt and water. close lid and cook for 4-5 whistles. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. 2.Heat a deep curved pan, pour oil, add mustard, cumin. when it starts spluttering, add curry leaves, green chilies, garlic and saute for 1 minute then add the cooked dal and vegetable.Give it one boil.
3. 3. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti.

green gram, chayote, tomatoes, green chili peppers, garlic, turmeric, salt, ground mustard, ground cumin, curry, fresh cilantro, water, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chow-chow-chayote-sabzi-513013 (may not work)