Chayotte Gratin

Name: Chayotte Gratin
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 3 people
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 chayottes peeled and cut in thick slices lengthwise; 1 potato - peeled sliced; 2 medium size carrots - peeled sliced; to taste Salt and pepper; Make a Bechamel sauce: ingredients below; 120 mls liquid milk; 1 Tbs flour; 100 mls double cream; Sprig thyme or dried herbs; Grated cheese; Pinch cumin powder; Smoked paprika (optional); slices Hard boiled eggs (optional) cut in

Brinda Bungaroo @BrindaB

Chayotte gratin "gratin chow chow" with potato and carrot topped with hard boiled egg. Healthy aromatic dish with the added spice and fresh herbs. An easy wholesome easy meal with very little preparation.
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Brinda Bungaroo @BrindaB

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Ingredients

1 hour

3 people

2chayottes peeled and cut in thick slices lengthwise
1potato - peeled sliced
2medium size carrots - peeled sliced
to tasteSalt and pepper
Make a Bechamel sauce: ingredients below
120 mlsliquid milk
1 Tbsflour
100 mlsdouble cream
Sprigthyme or dried herbs
Grated cheese
Pinchcumin powder
Smoked paprika (optional)
slicesHard boiled eggs (optional) cut in

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Steps

1 hour

1

Place all the vegetables in a bowl, sprinkle with some water. Season with a little salt, cover and steam for 2 minutes in the microwave.
2

Meanwhile prepare the Bechamel sauce. Place a saucepan on the hob, add butter followed by flour. Stir well
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Start adding the milk whisking vigorously to avoid lumps forming.
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The sauce will start to thicken. Season with salt and cumin powder.
5

As the sauce thickens, add some smoked paprika if using. Add grated cheese and stir well until melted.
6

Turn the heat off. Remove from heat.
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Heat the oven at 200 C while you start to assemble the dish together.
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Place the steamed vegetables in an ovenproof dish.
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Place the sliced boiled egg around, randomly.
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Now pour over the sauce, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and grated cheese.
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Place in a preheated oven to cook for approximately 20-30 minutes until it stats to bubble and golden on the top.
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Once cooked remove from the oven. Leave to cool down for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy on its own or with fresh bread.