Chow Chow Koottu

Chow Chow or banglore kathirikai kootu is an excellent accompaniment for any south indian gravy.

What  you need for Chow Chow koottu:

• Chow chow -1 cut in to cubes
• Chana daal - 1 cup
• Grated coconut -1/2 shell
• Chilli powder -1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tbsp
• Red chilli -1
• Curry leaves -few
• Hing - a pinch
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Pressure cook the chana daal and chow chow with salt and turmeric powder for minimum 3 whistles
• Grind the coconut with red chilli powder and cumin seeds.
• Add this ground mixture in to the pressure cooked chow chow.
• Cook for few minutes and switch off the flame.
• Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds,fry red chilli and curry leaves.
• Pour this in to the curry.
• Chow chow koottu is ready to be served with rice.