Chow Chow And Beans Poriyal Recipe
Chow Chow and Beans Poriyal Recipe is made from a white squash called chow chow. It is combined with Green beans and dals like urad dal and chana dal for the extra crunch. The softly sautéed onions and curry leaves will help to enhance the flavor of the curry.
Ingredients
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2 Chayote
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skin peeled and chopped small
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100 grams Green beans (French Beans)
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chopped
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1/2 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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1 Onion
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chopped
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2 Green Chillies
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2 sprig Curry leaves
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
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1 teaspoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Chow Chow and Beans Poriyal Recipe, pressure cook the chow chow and green beans with water and salt for about 2 whistle
Step 2
Allow the pressure to release naturally, drain all the water aside and keep it
Step 3
Heat a saucepan with oil, add in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 4
Once it crackles, add both the dals and also a sprig of curry leaves
Step 5
Leave it for few seconds
Step 6
Add onions and saute until it softens
Step 7
Add your cooked vegetables and sprinkle little salt, turmeric powder and give it a toss
Step 8
At the end, add grated coconut, switch off the heat and serve it hot
Step 9
Serve the Chow Chow and Beans Poriyal Recipe along with Pineapple Rasam Recipe, Steamed Rice and Papad to enjoy your everyday meal