Weekend Lunch Plate – 3

Todays lunch was a simple Sambhar, Rice, Bittergourd/Hagalakaayi fry & Chayote Squash/Seemebadanekaayi Palya.

Let me confess, Chayote Squash is not one among my favourites, I dont prepare it that often.

But Chayote Squash Kootu makes me forget that I dont like it, it tastes great in kootu.

I also prepare a palya/poriyal with it, it tastes great as a side. Try it once!!!

(Thx to Raaga – Chayote Squash is also called Bengaloor Katrikkai in Tamil and Vilayat Vaingan in Konkani.)

Chayote Squash Palya

(Seemebadanekaayi Palya)

Ingredients

1 Chayote Squash

Seasoning :

Mustard Seeds,

1 Dry Red Chilli

Few Curry Leaves 

To Grind :

1 Tbsp Coconut Grated

2 Dry Red Chilles

1 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds

1/2 Tsp Turmeric

Method :

Peel & chop the squash into small cubes.

Grind all the ingredients in “To Grind” smoothly with little water.

Heat 3-4 Tsp oil, when hot add mustard, when pops add the dry red chilli broken & curry leaves.

After a minute add the cubed squash, stir well.

Cover and cook for a few minutes, until water is oozing from the veggie.

Add the ground paste, salt & mix well.

Cook further until all the water has evaporated & is a bit dry.

Chayote Palya is now ready!!!