Chow chow kootu recipe

Updated on January 16, 2022 by Raks Anand 33 Comments

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Chow chow kootu is a mild accompaniment with moong dal, coconut base for south Indian lunch menu.

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Todays post is a simple chow chow kootu recipe. Chow chow / chayote is not liked by many, but we all like it in our family.

Be it sambar or curry we like it. This one also one of our favorite and goes well with vathal kuzhambu or poondu kuzhambu or any spicy kuzhambu.

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Method

I am comfortable in making this kootu in small pressure cooker as chow chow take some time.

Otherwise I always prefer stove top boiling method for making kootu. Will come up with interesting posts, as of now, enjoy this simple mild kootu recipe!

Variations

Instead of tempering with onion, blend the shallots coarsely along cumin seeds to coarse paste.
You can also add just a clove of garlic along while blending.
Chana dal can also be used. But soak 1 hour prior making.

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Chow chow kootu is a mild accompaniment with moong dal, coconut base for south Indian lunch menu.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 3 people

Cup measurements

Ingredients

1 Chow chow chayote, large
¼ cup Moong dal
1 teaspoon Sambar powder
4 Small onions
⅛ teaspoon Turmeric
Salt

To grind

¼ cup Coconut grated
½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
½ teaspoon Rice flour optional

To temper

1 teaspoon Oil
½ teaspoon Mustard
1 teaspoon Urad dal
1 sprig Curry leaves

Instructions

Take chow chow firstly and peel off the skin using a vegetable peeler.
Cut into quarters, and then each quarter into two.
Then slice out the seed and whitish part in the middle.
Slice it thickly and then into strips. After that cut them into cubes.
Now take a pressure cooker, add moong dal to it.
On top of it add chow chow, turmeric, sambar powder and salt.
Add one cup water in such a way it dissolves the powders and salt and mix.
Make sure the dal is immersed in water. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
Meanwhile grind coconut with cumin and rice flour with little water to a paste.
I first grind the coconut with rice flour well, then add jeera lastly and grind coarsely as its flavourful that way.
Add it to the cooked vegetable and mix well. Bring to boil.
Lastly temper with the items give under “To temper” table, followed by the finely chopped small onion and mix well.

Notes

I temper with coconut oil for extra flavour.
Depending on cooker's model and stove flame / heat, the number of whistle may vary.

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Method

1. Take chow chow firstly and peel off the skin using a vegetable peeler.

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2. Cut into quarters, and then each quarter into two. Then slice out the seed and whitish part in the middle.

Slice it thickly and then into strips. After that cut them into cubes.

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3. Now take a pressure cooker, add moong dal to it. On top of it add chow chow, turmeric, sambar powder and salt.

Add one cup water in such a way it dissolves the powders and salt and mix.

Make sure the dal is immersed in water. Give for 2-3 whistles.

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4. Meanwhile grind coconut with cumin and rice flour with little water to a paste.

Other Wholesome Kootu recipes

Zucchini kootu recipe, Indian Zucchini Recipes
Pavakkai pitlai recipe, bitter gourd pitlai
Spring onion kootu recipe, vengaya thal kootu
Green papaya kootu recipe, pappali kai kootu

Reader Interactions

Comments

Nagalakshmi V
July 25, 2013 at 5:53 am

this is my favourite kootu! absolutely love the sweetness of chayote
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CHITRA
July 25, 2013 at 6:01 am

I make the same adding green chillies. Love it a lot 🙂
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Ramya Krishnamurthy
July 25, 2013 at 6:10 am

looking delicious
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Nivedhanams Sowmya
July 25, 2013 at 6:14 am

So homey and very comforting kootu!!!
Sowmya
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Veena Theagarajan
July 25, 2013 at 6:21 am

so creamy love this kootu
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Sona S
July 25, 2013 at 6:25 am

My fave kootu. Nice clicks, looks delicious.
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Priti S
July 25, 2013 at 7:01 am

one of my fav kootu ...I have standard sets of recipes from chow chow and this is one of it along with the dal ...looks yum
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AparnaRajeshkumar
July 25, 2013 at 7:31 am

looks yummy !!! my sister does the same procedure!!! lovely bowl !
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Arrul mozhi
July 25, 2013 at 7:44 am

Mouth watering .... I did the same .... But didn't added turmeric n rice flour...
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Kaveri Venkatesh
July 25, 2013 at 7:53 am

lovely clicks and nice bowl...my all time favorite kootu
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Akila
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Sambar Recipe, How to Make Sambar - Swasthi's Recipes
July 25, 2013 at 7:57 am

Love the bowl n the kootu
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Sowmya's Kitchen
July 25, 2013 at 8:10 am

Nice recipe. Guess u forgot to mention abt shallots in method
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Sowmya's Kitchen
July 25, 2013 at 8:11 am

Nice recipe. Guess u forgot to mention abt shallots in method
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Raks anand
July 25, 2013 at 8:12 am

Yeah!! Thanks for noticing and letting me know, will update! 🙂
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Sowmya Madhavan
July 25, 2013 at 8:49 am

I sometimes add curry powder to this kootu for a spicier taste..looks delicious..absolutely love that bowl..
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Uma Ramanujam
July 25, 2013 at 10:31 am

Nice one. Just having the similar one but with cabbage now. looks inviting.
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Manaswini
July 25, 2013 at 12:48 pm

U wouldn't believe me if i tell u that I dint cook chow chow kootu just because it was not there in ur blog 🙂
just had lunch and i open the laptop to see that u have uploaded the kootu :)..
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Sowmya D.S.L
July 25, 2013 at 1:44 pm

One of my fav kootu... I make the similar way.. Looks delicious 🙂 I love all ur props raks !!
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Harini Mukundhan
July 25, 2013 at 4:36 pm

This looks so comforting n hearty.Chow chow is my favorite too 🙂
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Hamaree Rasoi
July 25, 2013 at 5:16 pm

Delicious and colorful kootu.
Deepa
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Apu
July 25, 2013 at 8:24 pm

Very nice - I make this often!
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Raks anand
July 25, 2013 at 10:15 pm

Oh my God!! :))
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Nagashree
July 26, 2013 at 4:25 am

Sounds delicious, chow chow is one of my favorite veggies. New to me, will try next time I get chow chow.
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Chitz
July 26, 2013 at 12:15 pm

I too love chow chow & my amma also prepares kootu in a very similar way 🙂 Love this simple comfort food 🙂
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JEYASHRI SURESH
July 26, 2013 at 1:01 pm

Love this comforting kootu anytime. Love this cute prop
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SHARMILEE J
July 31, 2013 at 2:16 pm

Looks very tempting....nice recipe too
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Nisha Ravi
August 08, 2013 at 4:07 pm

Hi, Is Chow chow n dal added together or boiled separately????
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Renuka S
October 09, 2013 at 11:09 am

Good one 🙂 Thanks for the easiest recipe.
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srividya
October 19, 2013 at 9:58 am

I am not very fond of cooking..But your recipes are so easy and simple, I am just loving it. I just tried this recipe today and it has come out very delicious...Thanks...
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Jayanthi Purushothaman
January 10, 2014 at 11:29 am

Hi Raks, I tried this kootu though i am not fond of Chow chow and followed each and every step mentioned and it really turned out to be a good dish.. My husband liked it very much. Your blog is very nice and it really helps.. Keep Rocking... 🙂
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vini
February 22, 2014 at 7:29 am

Hi,
I tried this.It turned out very tasty.
Thanks,
Vini
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Rathy Kumar
November 02, 2014 at 10:54 am

Lovely bowl!!
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Danalakshmy jothi
June 29, 2015 at 1:43 pm

Hai Raks...
i tried the similar one with capsivum and zuchini too..it came out well...
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