Chow chow (chayote) poriyal, Instant Pot version

Ingredients:

Chow chow, washed and cut into medium-sized pieces

Coconut, coarsely ground - 1/3 cup

Green chilies, coarsely ground - 1-2

Cumin seeds, coarsely ground - 1-2 tsp

Turmeric powder

Salt

Seasoning:
Oil - 1 tbsp

Udad dal - 1-2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Method:

Fill the Instant Pot with just enough water to submerge the chow chow pieces. Mix in salt and a pinch of turmeric. Cook on the pressure cooker setting for 7 min. Manually release the pressure after 30-40 min. The pieces show be soft and cooked all the way through without falling apart. Drain.

Mix in the coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, and salt.

Heat oil in a small container and fry the udad dal and mustard seeds till they start spluttering. Add to the veggies. Mix well. Optionally, mix in cooked toor dal.

Serve with rice.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan