CHAYOTE SQUASH (CHOW CHOW) VEGETABLE

This receipe is courtesy my good friend Sarojini..

Ingredients :

chayote squash deskinned and cut into small cubes - 1
onion chopped fine - 1 medium
oil - 1 tsp
turmeric powder - 1 tsp
cumin seeds for tempering - 1 tsp
salt to taste

To grind into dry masala :
fresh grated coconut - 3 tbsps
green chilles - 3
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
coriander leaves - 4 sprigs

Method :

add oil in a pan add cumin seeds and let it splutter
add turmeric
add the onions and saute till it becomes dark pink or light brown
add the cubed vegetables, salt and cover and cook till done
lastly add the ground dry masala and switch off the gas and cover

Note : This vegetable is not a gravy, however, it wont be too dry.