More than chow chow kootu ,chow chow gravy name suits this dish well.
This is the best way to make kids eat chow chow. My kids don't like much the spiceless chow chow kootu which we prepare with Channa dal .😕. Instead they love this way of eating chow chow .
Just have it with hot steaming rice and crispy pappad.. awesome it will be🙌.
You may also even try it with Idli, dosai or chapathi
Here is the healthy and tasty chow chow kootu / gravy
Recipe for : 2
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 20 to 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Chow Chow - one big size ( yielded 1 cup when chopped)
Salt - as required
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 TSP
Mustard Seeds. - 1/2 TSP
Coriander leaves - for garnishing
To saute and grind:
Big onion - 1 (medium size)
Tomato. - 1. ( Medium size)
Garlic pods - 2
Dry red chili. - 4
Coriander seeds- 1 TSP ( Malli or dhaniya)
Cumin seeds. - 1/2 tsp ( seeragam)
Procedure:
1. Chop big onion , tomato and chow chow.
2 Take oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
3 .Add dry red chili , coriander seeds, and cumin seeds to it.
4. When they starts spluttering, add chopped onion and garlic to it.
5. Add chopped tomatoes after onion starts changing its colour .
6. Switch off the flame after everything is cooked well.. let it cool down for a while and ground it to a smooth masala.
7. Add chopped chow chow, salt, turmeric powder and enough water( chow chow should be immersed in water) to the same pan.
8. Cook on medium heat till chow chow becomes soft. Add ground masala now and give it a good stir . Cook for five more minutes.
9. Tamper it with mustard seeds and garnish with coriander leaves.
Your dish is all ready..you can enjoy it with plain rice , idli, dosai or with chapathi.
