Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Tomato

Pureed

0.5 tsp

Turmeric Powder

0.5 tsp

Mustard Seeds

1 unit

Coriander Leaves

For garnish

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

0.5 tsp

Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

1 unit

Bay Leaf

Torn

300 g

Chow Chow (Chayote Squash)

Peeled and Diced

0.5 cup

Raw Peanuts

1 tsp

Sambar Powder

1 tsp

Jaggery

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 sprig

Curry Leaves

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare all ingredients.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat oil in a pressure cooker.

Step 3
~4 min

Add mustard seeds and wait for them to crackle.

Step 4
~4 min

Add bay leaves, tomato puree, chow chow, peanuts, sambar powder, jaggery, amchur, turmeric powder, and curry leaves.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir for a few minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Add salt and 1/4 cup of water.

Step 7
~4 min

Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

Step 8
~4 min

Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.

Step 9
~4 min

Open the cooker and check the seasoning.

Step 10
~4 min

Adjust salt to taste.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in coriander leaves.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve hot with rice and other South Indian side dishes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sambar powder to control the spice level.

Soak peanuts for 30 minutes before cooking for a softer texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium (pressure cooker whistles)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice, sambar, and poriyal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Beetroot Sambar
Carrot Beans Poriyal

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A common vegetable curry in South Indian households.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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