Chow Chow Koottu Curry

Name: Chow Chow Koottu Curry
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 cups cubed Chow Chow or Chayote; 1/2 cup Yellow split Lentils or Moong Daal soaked and drained; 1 tbsp Coconut oil; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 8 leaves Curry Leaves; 1 tsp Salt or to taste; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp roasted Coriander powder; 1/3 cup fresh grated Coconut; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/2 inch piece Ginger; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 Green Chillies; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds; 2 dry Red Chillies

ZMA @zesty5

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Koottu Curry or Koottu Curry is a simple yet a flavourful and a refreshing side that can be enjoyed at mealtimes. To put it in simple terms, it is same as another dish from the grind Vegetarian feast Kerala Sadya called Erissery. In Erissery, Lobia or Red Cowpeas are used. Whereas in Koottu Curry, Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana are used. The making process is also almost similar except for the use of Black Pepper which is not much of a big difference at all.
This one is a delicious and an aromatic Sadya special dish made during Onam celebrations. It is a healthy side that can be enjoyed with some freshly steamed Rice at mealtimes on any given day. It also tastes great with Pooris too. It's a semi thick dry Curry but not too dry either. It is on the softer side and can be relished with both Rice and Rotis. A perfect accompaniment at mealtimes. This is sure to impress all. No fancy ingredients and simple cooking method is what makes this beautiful dish more beautiful.

In this variation, Chow Chow or Chayote is being used with Yellow Split Lentils or Moong Daal. A lovely side with a healthy Vegetable. It is also a way lot delicious and flavourful too.
Let's get rolling with the complete recipe folks.

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

5-6 servings

2-3 cupscubed Chow Chow or Chayote
1/2 cupYellow split Lentils or Moong Daal soaked and drained
1 tbspCoconut oil
1/2 tspCumin seeds
8 leavesCurry Leaves
1 tspSalt or to taste
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1 tsproasted Coriander powder
For the Coconut paste -
1/3 cupfresh grated Coconut
1/2 tspCumin seeds
1/2 inchpiece Ginger
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspBlack Peppercorns
2Green Chillies
1 tspSalt
For the tempering -
2 tbspCoconut Oil
1 tspBlack Mustard Seeds
2dry Red Chillies

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
2

Add soaked moong dal and chow chow cubes. Saute briefly.
3

Add water as needed and pressure cook until soft.
4

Grind coconut, cumin, ginger, turmeric, green chillies and salt into a paste.
5

Add the paste to the cooked daal and chow chow mix. Stir well.
6

Adjust consistency with water if needed. Simmer for 5-6 minutes.
7

Prepare tempering as desired and pour over the curry before serving.
8

Serve it piping hot alongside steamed Rice and Rotis too. It goes well with both of them. Enjoy!

Tips

Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer Green Chillies according to your taste.

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ZMA @zesty5

on October 11, 2025 02:59

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