Chow chow Dal/Kootu(NorthIndian Version) by Suvasini

NorthIndian Version of Chow chow Dal/Kootu

Ingredients:

Washed, Peeled, diced chow-chow (seeds to be removed)
Turmeric Powder
Water (accordingly how gravy you want)
Salt
Dhaniya-Jeera Powder,
Garam Masala,
Red Chilli Powder,
Cooked & mashed Moong Dal

Seasoning:
Oil
Mustard Seeds
Jeera
Slit Green Chilli - 1
Onion (finely chopped)
Garlic - 1/2 pod (finely chopped)
Ginger - Finely Chopped


Garnishing:
Corriander Leaves (finely chopped)


Method:

Cook chow-chow in a pan on a low flame while cooking this add some turmeric powder to it. while cooking any vegetable close the lid of the pan and cook on a low flame, this saves gas consumption as well as the food turns out to be tasty.
When this is cooked, add the rest ingredients and mix well.

Then turn off the gas and finally add the seasoned ingredients. Enjoy this with Hot Phulke or Peas Pulav or Plain Rice with ghee.