Monday, September 3, 2012

Chayote Squash (Seeme Badane Kai) recipe

Ingredients:
Chayote Squash - 2 
Coriander leaves 
Turmeric 
Salt
Oil

Mixture:
Coconut - 6 teaspoons
Ginger - Small piece
Green Chillies - 4

Garnish:
Mustard Seeds
Urad Dal
Asofoetida
Curry leaves

Procedure:
Peel off the outer skin of Chayote Squash, cut into smaller cubes and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles (add little bit of salt). 
Meanwhile, grind the ingredients listed under Mixture

Next heat some oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When it starts popping, add urad dal, asofoetida, and curry leaves. Saute for a minute. Now, add the ground mixture, little turmeric and salt. Add pressure cooked vegetable cubes, and add little water (preferably the remaining water after pressure cooking the vegetable). Mix well and add coriander leaves. 
This can be served with chapathi or rice. 





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