--- title: Chow Chow Kootu date: 2020-10-06T06:45:00Z modified: 2023-11-27T09:33:52Z permalink: "https://www.awesomecuisine.com/recipes/4603/chow-chow-kootu/" type: post status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 4603 categories: - Chow Chow - Kootu tags: - Chow Chow - Kootu - tamil - Tamil Nadu featured_image: "https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/chow-chow-kootu.jpg" featured_image_alt: Chow Chow Kootu timestamp: 2023-11-27T09:33:52Z --- Chow Chow Kootu (or Chayote Squash Kootu) is a popular South Indian kootu variety served with hot rice and pickle. This kootu is a simple and delicious dish and can be served as a side to any meal. Common in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka households, it is a great side dish for chapati and perfect for those kids who do not like [vegetables](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/taxonomy/category/fruits-and-vegetables.md). ![Chow Chow Kootu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/chow-chow-kootu.jpg) Chow Chow Kootu![Chow Chow Kootu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/chow-chow-kootu-100x75.jpg) 4.84 from 6 votes ## Chow Chow Kootu A simple and delicious kootu popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Prep Time15 minutes mins Cook Time15 minutes mins Total Time30 minutes mins Course: Side Dish Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil, Tamil Nadu Keyword: chayote, chow chow, kootu ### Ingredients - 1 cup Chow Chow (Chayote Squash) peeled, chopped - 1/4 cup Toor Dal - 2 tsp Coconut grated - 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp Green Chillies finely chopped - 1/2 tsp Ginger minced - 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder - as per taste Salt #### For Tempering: - 3 tsp Oil - a pinch Asafoetida Powder - few Curry Leaves - 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp Urad Dal ### Instructions - Wash, drain and cook the toor dal with turmeric powder until mushy. - Keep aside until required. - Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. - Fry the tempering ingredients for 30 seconds. - Add the chopped chow chow, green chillies, ginger and a pinch of turmeric powder. - Stir well and add the dal. - Add cumin powder and salt. - Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup of hot water. - Stir well and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. - Add the grated coconut and stir once or twice. - Serve hot with rice. ### Sign up for our newsletter Newsletter Notify Email I agree to the [Privacy Policy](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/privacy-policy.md) Send me the recipes ### Add Awesome Cuisine as a Preferred Source [![Add Awesome Cuisine as Preferred Source on Google](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png) ](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.awesomecuisine.com)