Chow-Chow Thogayal (Chayote Chutney)

Chayote is the English name for Bangalore kathirikkai in Tamil and Chow-Chow in Hindi. This squash is generally used for making Sāmbhar, kootu and even rasams. Its thick skin is edible and used along with the flesh to make soups.

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Ingredients: 

Chow-Chow -250gms
Split chickpea - 1/2 cup
Red chillies -5 to 6
Tamarind - lemon size
Jaggery - little (optional)
Chopped coriander leaves - 1cup 
Oil and salt as required

Method:
Skin and cube the Chow-Chow. Cook in one cup of water along with salt. Cool and keep aside.
Fry the split chick pea and red chillies separately with some oil. Cool and grind it to a fine powder. Then add the cooked Chow-Chow, sugar, tamarind and coriander leaves. Beat it in a blender to a smooth paste.
This chutney goes well with adai, dosa and idli.