Seemebadane Palya / Chayote squash stir fry

Ingredients

2 small size chayote squash / seemebadane kaayi

4 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard

1 sprig of curry leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric / Haldi powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

2-3 methi/fenugreek seeds

1 finely chopped tomato

3 tbsp fresh coconut gratings

Chopped coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Procedure

• Wash chayote squash, peel, and cut into small cubes or slices

• Heat oil, add mustard, once it crackles, add methi, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and saute for a second

• Put the chopped squash, salt to taste, and 1/4 cup water. Cook with a lid covered

• Once it is half done, add red chilli powder, chopped tomato, and cook till it is done

• Finally, garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves

• Serve hot with hot rice and rasam or dal

• You can also have this with roti or chapati.