R has new found love in kurma and has been requesting me to make it more often. So this time I decided to use chayote and make one instead of my usual dishes made using it. Chayote is loved by south Indians and we also use the skin to make a chutney to go with Idli dosai. Kurma is made with coconut but I decided to skip it and make my own masala .
Need –
- Chayote – 1- chopped
- Chana Dal – 2 tbsp
- Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
- Jeera – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 10
- Ginger – 1 inch
- Dry chilli – 2
- Asafoetida – 1 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp substitute with peanuts
- Garam masla – 1 tsp
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Curd – 2 tbsp
- Salt
Process –
- Clean , peel and chop the chayote. Microwave it for 4 minutes till soft. In a pan take water and cook it in medium heat.
- Meanwhile , dry roast all spices except garam masala till you see it turn brown. Cool and grind into a powder.
- Now add the powder to the chayote , salt and garam masala and turmeric. Cook till it integrates. Now add the curd and bring to a boil.
- Switch off and serve with rotis.
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