Chow-Chow (Chayote) Sabzi

• green gram (moong dal)↗1⁄2 cup
• chayote, peeled and cut in cubes (chow-chow)↗1
• big tomatoes, cut finely↗1
• green chili peppers, cut finely↗3
• garlic cloves, cut finely↗7 -8
• turmeric↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground mustard1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground cumin↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• sprigs curry leaves↗2
• fresh cilantro↗1⁄4 cup

  for garnishing

• water↗1 cup
• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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

   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

   3. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti.