Seemebadane Palya / Chayote Sabji

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INGREDIENTS:
2 Seemebadane kayi / Chayote
4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric pdr
Pinch of hing/ asafoetida
1 slit green chilli
Salt to taste

 TO BE GROUND :
3 tblsp grated coconut
1 tsp red chilli pdr
1 tsp jeera/ cumin seeds
Make a coarse paste, run the mixi  just for a second without water

 PROCEDURE:

  • Wash,peel and chop the chayote into small cubes
  • Heat oil in a pan,add mustard,when it starts crackling,add curry leaves,hing,turmeric pdr,slit green chilli and fry for a second
  • Add chopped chayote,1/2 cup water,salt to taste and cook with a lid covered
  • Once it is cooked add the ground paste ,toss well and cook for 5 mins
  • And your sabji/ palya is ready to serve with rice and dal or rasam!!

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