Chayote/Chow chow Kootu

Chow chow or chayote is from squash family and it has lot of medicinal uses like for kidney stones,hypertension etc.This kootu tastes wonderful and i got this receipe from my MIL here is how she makes it...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Moong dhal-1cup
2.Chow chow/bangalore kathrikai/Chayote-1(Chopped)
3.Onion-1(Chopped)
4.Tomato-1(Chopped)
5.Garlic-3cloves(Crushed with skin on)
6.Seasoning-Mustard,cumin,saunf
7.Red chilli -2
8.Salt as needed
9.Oil

UTENSIL:
Deep vessel

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Boil moong dhal in a vessel with 2cups of water with a pinch of turmeric powder and let it cook untill done and set it aside .
• Meanwhile  heat oil in a pan,add mustard,cumin,saunf let it splutter,then add red chilli , chopped onion,crushed garlic and saute it for few mins.
• Then add chopped tomatos and let it cook for 2mins.
• Now add the vegetable and salt and saute it for 5-10mins.
• At this stage add already cooked moong dhal and bring it to boil and take off from the heat.
• Finally add corriander leaves for garnishing.

GOES WELL WITH:
     White rice