Chow chow kootu,a popular tamil brahim style kootu, made with chayote, chana dal and fresh coconut masala. We call this as “chow chow white kootu”. This is normally made during at my mom’s  place  for dinner as accompaniment for Vathakuzhambhu. This version does not involves addition of any moong dal | toordal as we add for normal Kootu.
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Chow chow kootu recipe

• Recipe Cusine: Indian
• Prep Time: 15 Minutes
• Cook time: 30 Minutes
• Serves: 2-3
• Author: Jeyashri
• Recipe Category: Lunch | Dinner
• Description: Chow chow kootu,a popular tamil brahim style kootu, made with chayote, chana dal and fresh coconut masala

     Chow chow 1
     Chana dal  3 tblsp
     Coconut  3 tblsp
     Cumin seeds  1/2 tsp
     Coconut oil 1 tsp
    Cumin seeds   1/2 tsp
    Asafoetida  a pinch
    Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
    Curry leaves  few
    Salt  as needed
    Green chili  1-2

Method with step by step pictures :

• Cut the chow chow in to cubes.
• Soak the chana dal in water for 10 minutes. 
• Pressure cook chow chow and chana dal by adding little salt and asafoetida. Cook for 3-4 whistles.

• Do not add more water while cooking, it will become watery.
• Grind the coconut, green chilies and cumin seeds into a fine paste by adding a little water to it.

• Keep it aside.
• Heat a kadai and add the coconut oil.
• Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Add the cooked veggie and the ground coconut masala to it. 
• Allow this mixture to boil for 2 minutes.

• Switch off the flame and serve it enjoy with vathakuzhambhu sadam.

Notes:

1. This kootu can be made with white pumpkin/cabbage/bottlegourd.
2. Don't add turmeric powder to this chow chow kootu.