Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi

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Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi is a simple, flavorful, and delicious dish that can be easily prepared within 20 minutes. It can be served as an accompaniment to rice, chapati, or a healthy snack.

How to make Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi is given below with step-by-step instructions and images.

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About - Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi

Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi, also called Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi, is a traditional South Indian dish that is primarily made of curd, chayote squash, and a blend of spices. The dish is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavours that complement the richness of Indian meals.

The chayote squash is first cooked and then mixed with curd and spices to create a creamy, refreshing side dish that is perfect for hot summer days. This dish is also rich in nutrients such as vitamins C and K, dietary fibre, and antioxidants, making it a healthy and delicious addition to any meal.

Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi Ingredients

Ingredients required to prepare Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi are :

1. Chow Chow - It is popularly known as Chayote Squash in English and Seema Vangaya in Telugu.

2. Curd - Curd should be fresh and not sour.

Other Ingredients

3. Coconut

4. Ginger

5. Roasted Gram Dal/Pottukadalai - Click the link to explore - Roasted Gram Dal/Pottukadalai

6. Coriander Leaves

7. Salt

8. Water

Tempering Ingredients

9. Mustard Seeds

10. Cumin Seeds

11. Dry Red Chilli

12. Asafoetida

13. Curry Leaves

How to make Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi recipe | How to make Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi recipe?

Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi is a simple, flavorful, and delicious dish that can be easily prepared within 20 minutes. It can be served as an accompaniment to rice, chapati, or a healthy snack.

Cuisine - Tamil Cuisine
Serving - 2 to 3
Timing - 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Chow Chow/Chayote/Seema Vangaya (medium-sized) - 1
Curd - 1 cup
Coconut (grated) - 2 tablespoons (or) 4 to 5 (pieces)
Roasted Gram Dal/Pottukadalai - 1 teaspoon
Ginger - 1/2 inch
Salt - to taste
Water - as needed
Coriander Leaves (chopped) - 1 tablespoon

TEMPERING

Oil - 1 tablespoon
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds/Jeera - 1/4 teaspoon
Dry Red Chilli (halved) - 1
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
Curry Leaves - 5

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To start preparing the Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi, gather all the required ingredients.

2. To Prep - Wash, peel and chop the chow chow into fine bite-sized cubes. Set aside.

3. To Cook - Heat a pan, add the chopped chow chow, salt and 1/2 cup of water.

4. Keep stirring in between cooking.

5. Allow to cook until soft.

6. Turn off the flame and allow to cool.

7. To Grind - In a mixer grinder, add coconut, ginger and roasted gram dal.

8. Grind them to a paste by adding 1/4 cup of water.

9. Take a bowl and add boiled chow chow, curd and coconut paste. Mix well.

10. To Temper - Heat oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.

11. Add cumin seeds, dry red chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves.

12. Fry for a few seconds.

13. Add the tempering to the chow chow thayir pachadi.

14. Add coriander leaves and mix well.

15. Check for the salt and adjust accordingly.

16. Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi recipe is ready.

Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi can be served as a delightful accompaniment to any lunch meal, such as rice and roti. It can also be an excellent snack at any time of the day. The dish is perfect for those who love a bit of spicy, tangy, creamy and crispy in their food, and it is sure to leave your taste buds wanting more.

PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To start preparing the Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi, gather all the required ingredients.

2. To Prep - Wash, peel and chop the chow chow into fine bite-sized cubes. Set aside.

3. To Cook - Heat a pan, add the chopped chow chow, salt and 1/2 cup of water.

4. Keep stirring in between cooking.

5. Allow to cook until soft.

6. Turn off the flame and allow to cool.

7. To Grind - In a mixer grinder, add coconut, ginger and roasted gram dal.

8. Grind them to a paste by adding 1/4 cup of water.

9. Take a bowl and add boiled chow chow, curd and coconut paste. Mix well.

10. To Temper - Heat oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.

11. Add cumin seeds, dry red chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves.

12. Fry for a few seconds.

13. Add the tempering to the chow chow thayir pachadi.

14. Add coriander leaves and mix well.

15. Check for the salt and adjust accordingly.

16. Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi recipe is ready.

Chow Chow Thayir Pachadi | Chayote Squash Curd Pachadi can be served as a delightful accompaniment to any lunch meal, such as rice and roti. It can also be an excellent snack at any time of the day. The dish is perfect for those who love a bit of spicy, tangy, creamy and crispy in their food, and it is sure to leave your taste buds wanting more.

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