Seemebadanekai(Chayote Squash) Chutney

INGREDIENTS:

Seemebadane (Chayote Squash) 2 peeled and cubed.

Green chili 1

Tamarind 2 tsp

Jaggery small piece

Turmeric ¼ tsp

Mustard 1 tsp

Hing a pinch

Curry leaves 1 strand

Red chili 3 small

Urad dal 1 tblsp

Oil 1 tsp

Coconut 1 cup

Salt to taste

METHOD:

1) Heat oil in a pan, add urad dal, red chili and fry for 2 mins and set aside.

2) In the same pan add cubed squash and drizzle some water. Cover and cook for 2 mins.

3) Add turmeric, Tamarind water, and jaggery, salt and cook until squash is cooked.

4) Now grind squash mixture and fried urad mixture with coconut. (Do not add water).

5) Season it with mustard, hing and curry leaves.

6) This chutney can be served with hot rice, dosa and idly.

This goes to "Chutney/Dip Mania" hosted by Ramya of Mane Adige.