Chayote Squash is my most favorite vegetable and so I try to make as many variations of this vegetable as I can think of. This latest combination with coriander-mint chutney was suggested to me by my cousin, Mallika.
In fact she said it would taste heavenly with potatoes and added that she would love to taste the flavor with other vegetables as well. The flavor of the coriander-mint chutney fused very well in the curry and was a delight to have. I paired with wheat bran rotis for lunch.
This forms part of the last week of CCChallenge for Nov.
Ingredients -
Chayote Squash peeled, pitted and chopped 2 cups
Coriander-Mint Chutney 1 1/2 Tbsp
Tomato Puree (I used Pasta Sauce) 1/4 cup
Ginger Garlic paste tsp (Optional)
Onion chopped 1/4 cup
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp, Jeera 1/2 tsp)
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated pan, add oil, mustard seeds and cumin. After the mustard seeds pop, saute the onions until they are golden brown.
Also add in the ginger-garlic paste (if using) and saute. Add in the coriander-mint chutney, tomato puree (or pasta sauce) and let the mixture cook well for 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle turmeric and the chopped chayote squash, sprinkle some water, cover and let it cook until tender.
Add salt to taste and remove from fire. (I didn't garnish with coriander leaves but feel free to add some)
Serve it warm with Roti/Rice.
Preparation Time 25 min
Serves 3-4
Spicy and yummy curry. Perfect side dish for roti.
Hhhmmmm simply superb....
I cooked with chayote today for a recipe for next month's BM. I hadn't made it in a long time and forgot how good it is. This recipe looks like a fab way to utilize it!
With addition of chutney it must have tasted wonderful ! Lovely curry...
Chayote curry looks delicious, as paired, they go great with roti too :)
Nice and simple side for pulkhas and rice.
Very nice side dish..I like such no mess side dish for rotis..:)
Lovely dish
What an interesting twist, with the Coriander-Mint chutney! I'm sure it makes a good accompaniment for rotis.
What a delicious addition of coriander-mint chutney. Sounds yummy!!
Addition of chutney sounds inviting,must be a flavorful one...
How creative - adding chutney to squash. Need to attempt the trick sometime
Same pinch. Chayote is my favorite too. :)
Will try your version soon. Sounds delicious.