Chayote Chutney

Chayote( Vegetable pear) is another healthy vegetable from the gourd family.It is also called Chow Chow in tamil.
It is rich in dietary fiber , anti oxidants, vital vitamins and minerals and low in calories.Often recommended for cholestrol control. When taken adequately before and during early pregnancy, it can help prevent neural tube defects in the newborn babies.



So here is a dip or chutney that you can have with idli, dosa, rotis or even rice.

Chayote 2 peeled and chopped roughly
Urad dal 1 tablespoon
Chana dal 2 table spoon
Dry Red chillies 3
Hing a pinch
Salt as needed
Oil 1 tablespoon
Coconut 1/2 cup

Heat a kadai, add oil, add urad dal and roast for a couple of seconds. Now add chana dal, dry red chillies and hing.Roast it till lightly brown. Now add chopped Chayote and salt. Cover and cook on a medium flame.When done cool it on a plate.

Now ground this with coconut. Do not add any water. Chayote contains enough water.

Enjoy this delicious chutney.