Chow-chow (Bangalore Kathrikai) Poriyal

Chow-chow or chayote is also known as bangalore kathrikai in some parts of south India. It is a pear shaped vegetable with bland taste. Chow-chow is rich in amino acids and vitamin c. Chow-chow can be used to make sambar, kootu and poriyal.

Ingredients

2 chow-chow chopped into small pieces

6 tbsps Grated coconut

1 tsp mustard seeds

8 redchillies

2 tsp oil

Salt to taste

Preparation:

Boil the chopped chow-chow in microwave for 10 mts, if u choose traditional way of boiling it in a pan until the vegetable is cooked.

In a frying pan, add oil and mustard wait until the mustard splutters. Add redchillies and fry for some time. Now add the chow-chow and cook for 5 mts. Add grated coconut in medium heat and leave for 5 mts.

Serve hot with Chapatti or Rice.

P.S Don't let the coconut burn or leave for too long in the heat, it will spoil the taste of the dish.