About:

Chayote squash and bell peppers are the star in these substantial side-dish recipes both as a team and on their own.

For a fast, flavorful side, try this with chapathi/pulkas or even with rice and sambhar. Along with adding flavor, and helps the body better absorb nutrients from these veggies.

Health Benefits:

Chayote is an excellent source of folate, which is good for the heart. Good source of Vitamin C, which helps prevent Cancer,

Yields-3-4 servings
Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-25 minutes

Ingredients:

• Chow chow/ chayote squash- 2 cups (peeled and diced)
• Diced Red onion-2 medium
• Green bell peppers-1 (deseeded and diced)
• Yellow bell peppers-1 (deseeded and diced)
• Dessicated/grated coconut-1/4 cup
• Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp (can substitute with cumin seeds)
• Red chilli powder-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder-1 tsp
• Curry leaves-6-8
• Mustard seeds-1 tsp
• Salt- to taste
• Oil-2 tsp
• Handful of fresh coriander/cilantro-roughly chopped

Procedure:

• Heat oil over medium heat and add mustard as it splutters, add fennel seeds, curry leaves.
• Now add onion and sauté for a minute or two.
• Then add chow chow/chayote squash and cook for about 10 minutes, until softened.
• Add the bell peppers mix gently and sprinkle some water if needed (not much as this is a dry curry).
• Now add cumin powder, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, desiccated coconut mix well and simmer for another 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Garnish with fresh coriander

Serve with

Chapathi

Naan

Note:

• Spices can be personalised as per the taste.