Chow Chow | Bagalore Kathirikai | Chayote kootu in Instant pot is a tasty rice accompaniment/side that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Sambar powder gives a nice flavor to the kootu. No grinding required for this vegan side dish. IP Chow chow kootu is perfect for busy days.
When it comes to easy South Indian cooking I am a big fan of Kootu. Everything can be cooked together which not only make it simple, but also the flavors blend well. Usually Kootu is considered as a side dish in many of the Indian household, but in our home sometimes I make the Kootu bit watery and we mix and have it with rice. Especially when I make vatha kuzhambu for us instead of making a separate rice accompaniment for my kid.
After I started using IP I have been using it for almost all my everyday cooking. Just one vessel to clean is another favorite part for me. I am exploring with my IP and soon you will be seeing lot of Indian recipes using Instant pot.
Coming back to Chayote Kootu. kootu is I one thing which is common in our home. Amma’s version will mostly have coconut grinding or pepper-cumin powder. This version with Sambar powder is my MIL recipe. After marriage I saw her making kootu with Sambar powder. I was puzzled how Sambar powder will work on Kootu, but to my surprise I liked the taste and started following the recipe. Usually MIL pairs chayote and carrot for Kootu, but this time I have used just chow chow.
Coconut is not used for the recipe and tempering with Coconut oil is optional but I like the flavour of coconut oil so I prefer using it. Did I say that Kootu can be prepared within 30 minutes. That makes it perfect for busy working day.
Chow chow peel can be used for preparing Chayote peel chutney
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IP Chayote Kootu | Instant Pot Chow Chow Kootu without coconut
Ingredients
- Chayote - 1 peeled and roughly chopped
- Moong dal - 1/4 cup
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Sambar powder - 1/2 tsp
- Pepper cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt - as needed
- Jaggery - pinch
- Hing - generous pinch
- Coriander leaves - few
- To temper:
- Coconut oil - 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves - few
Instructions
- Soak moong dal in hot water for half an hour
- Turn on IP in sauté mode add oil and when the oil is hot add all the ingredients “to temper”; turn off IP
- Add soaked moong dal, Chayote, turmeric powder, Sambar powder, pepper- cumin powder and water; turn on IP in manual mode and cook for 20 minutes - high temperature; let the pressure realases naturally
- Mix well. Turn on the IP in sauté mode - add salt, hing, pinch of jaggery and give a quick 2-3 stir; switch off and garnish with coriander leaves
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Notes
- Kootu can be cooked in pressure cooker or stove top
- Soaking dal helps in faster cooking
- Adjust the Sambar powder/ pepper- cumin powder according to your taste
- Pinch of sugar can be used instead of jaggery
- Coconut can be ground with cumin and green and added to the Kootu instead of adding Sambar powder
Ingredients:
Chayote – 1, peeled and roughly chopped
Moong dal – 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Sambar powder – 1/2 tsp
Pepper cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – as needed
Hing – generous pinch
Coriander leaves – few
Jaggery – pinch
To temper:
Coconut oil – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – few
How to make Chayote kootu with step by step pictures :
- Soak moong dal in hot water for half an hour
- Turn on IP in saute mode add oil and when the oil is hot add all the ingredients “to temper”; turn off IP
- Add soaked moong dal, Chayote, turmeric powder, Sambar powder, pepper- cumin powder and water; turn on IP in manual mode and cook for 20 minutes – high temperature; let the pressure release naturally
- Mix well. Turn on the IP in saute mode – add salt, hing, pinch of jaggery and give a quick 2-3 stir; switch off and garnish with coriander leaves
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