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Chow Chow Poriyal (Thoran) / Vegan Chayote Squash Stir-fry

Easy and healthy South Indian Tamilnadu style recipe for Chow Chow poriyal / thoran without coconut. Steamed Chayote squash tempered with indian spices.

Chow Chow Poriyal (Thoran) / Vegan Chayote Squash Stir-fry
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Yield
3 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

  • 2 medium Chow Chow
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 dried red chilli
  • 1 sprig curry leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Clean the Chow Chow, peel, dice and steam them. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat some oil in a pan and add in the mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin and dried red chilli and wait till the dal turns brown and the mustard seeds splutter. Add in the curry leaves and onions. Saute till the onions are soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add in the green chillies and the salt. Add in the steamed vegetable and coriander leaves and stir everything to combine.

  4. 4

    Remove off heat. Serve hot with roti or rice.

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