Thenu’s Kitchen

For those who wonder what chocho or chayote is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christophine

Recipe:

• Dry roast 1 sp chana dal and 1/4 sp fennel seeds (sombu) and fine grind to a powder
• Oil + mustard seeds + curry leaves + onions + 3 chayotes chopped -> fry until tender
• Add chilly powder + turmeric powder + salt per taste
• Add little water , cover and cook
• When the vegetabe is 3/4th cooked add the chana powder
• Mix and cover and cook until the raw smell goes off and the veg is cooked well
• You can add warm water as and when needed to prevent charring