Chayote poriyal without onion

Ingredients:
Chayote, cut into large pieces - 2 big
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp

Coconut, grated - 3/4 cup
Dried red chilies - 4-6

Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Udad dal - 1 tsp
Chana dal - 1 tsp
Green chilies, chopped - 1 big or 2 small
Curry leaves - a handful
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp or to taste

Method:
Bring 4-5 cups of water to boil in a pot. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Add the chayote pieces and mix well. Let cook covered until soft (but not too soft).
In the meantime, grind the coconut with the red chilies. Set aside.
In a wok, heat the oil. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the udad dal, chana dal, and green chilies. Add the curry leaves and asafoetida. Mix well and add turmeric powder. Stir. Add the chayote pieces and stir well to coat with the seasoning. Cook for a couple of minutes. Season with salt. Add the ground coconut, cook for a couple more minutes and turn off the flame. Let sit for 5 min.

Serve with rice or chapatis.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan