Kerala style chayote stir-fry

20 - 25 minutes

super easy

Serves 2-3 people

Discover the delightful flavors of chayote, an Asian vegetable from the winter melon family, with our easy-to-follow stir-fry recipe. chayote, also known as Chayote, is packed with water content, making it a refreshing addition to any meal. This versatile vegetable can be paired with proteins of your choice or enjoyed on its own in a crisp, flavorful stir-fry.

To prepare chayote, start by peeling the skin, trimming both ends, and dicing it into small pieces. Be sure to remove the pit inside, especially if the vegetable is mature. After peeling, wash the chayote and set it aside. To ensure a crisp texture, sprinkle salt on the diced chayote and let it sit for a few minutes to draw out excess water.

For the stir-fry, you’ll need coconut oil, mustard seeds, green chilies, garlic, curry leaves, turmeric powder, shallots, and grated coconut. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds until they start to dance. Then, add the green chilies, garlic, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and shallots. Sauté the ingredients until they are fragrant.

Next, squeeze out the excess water from the chayote and add it to the pan. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the chayote is tender but still crisp. Finally, add the grated coconut and mix well. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

Serve this delicious chayote stir-fry with rice or alongside other dishes like papaya curry or mango curry. This simple and seasonal recipe is perfect for any time of the year and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

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1 Chayote
Salt, to taste
Coconut oil
Mustard seeds
Green chilies
Garlic
Curry leaves
Turmeric powder
Shallots
Grated coconut

Directions

1.
Peel the chayote, trim both ends, and dice it.
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2.
Remove the pit inside the chayote.
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3.
Wash the diced chayote and set it aside.
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Sprinkle salt on the chayote and let it sit for a few minutes to draw out excess water.
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5.
Heat coconut oil in a pan.
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Add mustard seeds and let them dance.
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Add green chilies, garlic, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and shallots.
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Sauté until fragrant.
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Squeeze out excess water from the chayote and add it to the pan.
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Stir-fry for a few minutes until the chayote is tender but crisp.
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Add grated coconut and mix well.
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Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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Serve with rice or alongside other dishes.
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Notes

Serve this delicious dish with rice or alongside other curries for a refreshing and seasonal meal.

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