Chow Chow or Chayote Thoran

Name: Chow Chow or Chayote Thoran
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 4-5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gm finely chopped Chow Chow or Chayote; 2 tbsp Coconut oil; 8-10 Curry Leaves; 1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds; 1-2 dry Red Chillies; 1 tsp Black Gram or Urad Daal; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste; 1 finely chopped Onion; 2-3 finely chopped Green Chillies; 3-4 tbsp shredded fresh Coconut

ZMA @zesty5

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An innovative twist to this beautiful dish by me using Chow Chow or Chayote. Thoran or Upperi in Northern Kerala is a type of dry dish of Vegetables with Coconut originated in the State of Kerala. This common dish is usually eaten with Rice. Thoran is a traditional South Indian specifically Kerala style dish made with finely chopped or grated Vegetables. It is a popular and a healthy side served with steamed Rice and can be made with a variety of Vegetables.

It is a dry Curry and a staple in Kerala. It is often served with Rice and also Rotis. And is also part of larger feast known as Sadya. It is also known as Upperi in some parts of Kerala.
A simple yet a flavourful and a healthy side that can be enjoyed on any given day. A perfect accompaniment for Rice and Rotis. A great option for everyday meals. It's absolutely refreshing and flavourful as well as healthy and nutritious. A simple yet a wholesome treat for the entire family. A nutrition packed food that's absolutely perfect and delicious for all. The best part is that it is made with a horde of Vegetables full of natural goodness of essential Vitamins and Minerals. Let's begin with the recipe straight away.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

15 minutes

4-5 servings

500 gmfinely chopped Chow Chow or Chayote
2 tbspCoconut oil
8-10Curry Leaves
1 tspBlack Mustard Seeds
1-2dry Red Chillies
1 tspBlack Gram or Urad Daal
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1/2 tspSalt or to taste
1finely chopped Onion
2-3finely chopped Green Chillies
3-4 tbspshredded fresh Coconut

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Steps

15 minutes

1

Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Also add a heaped teaspoon of Black gram or urad dal.
2

Add sliced shallots, green chillies, and curry leaves. Saute until fragrant.
3

Add finely chopped chow chow, turmeric and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat until pumpkin is tender.
4

Add fresh shredded coconut. Mix and cook for 2 more minutes.
5

Serve warm with Rotis or Parathas. Or even a steaming hot plate of simple boiled Rice. Enjoy!

Tips

Use a manual chopper or an electric one for the fine chopping of the Vegetable.

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ZMA @zesty5

on November 02, 2025 16:17

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.