Chayote Molagootal or Chow Chow Molagootal, is a kootu variety with a variation, that can be served as a side-dish for sambar/rasam/kozhambu. This recipe is similar to the normal chayote kootu, however the grinding ingredients are little different here. Chayote is a very healthy vegetable. Relishing chayote in the form of molagootal is a very appetizing experience.
Health benefits of Chayote (Chow-Chow):
1. Low in calories (16kcal/100gms) hence can be consumed in large quantities.
2. High source of dietary fiber hence prevents constipation.
3. This is relatively good source of folates, which is important for pregnant ladies consumption, to prevent neural defects in the newborn.
4. Provides moderate levels of potassium.
5. Very good source of Vitamin C, which potentially prevents cancer.
6. Helps iodine in keeping thyroid healthy, by providing copper, a mineral which is required in thyroid metabolism.
7. Helps prevents acne, as it has good source of zinc, a mineral which controls the hormones that produce oil in the skin.
8. It lowers blood pressure levels.
9. Good for the brain as it contains Vitamin B6, which is important for the brain functioning.
English Name : Chayote Molagootal / Tamil Name : Chow Chow Molagootal
Ingredients:
1. Chayote (Chow chow) - 1 , chopped to cubes.
2. Moong dhal - 1/2 cup
3. Seasoning ingredients: mustard seeds - 1 tsp, urud dhal - 1 tsp, channa dhal - 1 tsp, curry leaves - 10, hing - 0.5 tsp
To fry in oil:
Oil -1 tsp, Urud dhal - 1 tsp, black pepper - 1/2 tsp, red chillies - 2, curry leaves - 2, coconut - 1/4 cup.
Fry all the above until the dhal turns golden brown. Cool and grind to a paste.
Pre-requisite:
Pressure cook chayote and moong dhal adding required water for 2 whistles.
Method:
1. In a teaspoon of oil, season as given.
2. Add the cooked chayote and moong dhal mixture and cook for a minute or two.
3. Add the ground paste and mix well. Add required salt. Boil for a minute and remove.
Tasty Chayote (chow-chow) Molagootal is ready !!
Health benefits of Chayote (Chow-Chow):
1. Low in calories (16kcal/100gms) hence can be consumed in large quantities.
2. High source of dietary fiber hence prevents constipation.
3. This is relatively good source of folates, which is important for pregnant ladies consumption, to prevent neural defects in the newborn.
4. Provides moderate levels of potassium.
5. Very good source of Vitamin C, which potentially prevents cancer.
6. Helps iodine in keeping thyroid healthy, by providing copper, a mineral which is required in thyroid metabolism.
7. Helps prevents acne, as it has good source of zinc, a mineral which controls the hormones that produce oil in the skin.
8. It lowers blood pressure levels.
9. Good for the brain as it contains Vitamin B6, which is important for the brain functioning.
English Name : Chayote Molagootal / Tamil Name : Chow Chow Molagootal
Ingredients:
1. Chayote (Chow chow) - 1 , chopped to cubes.
2. Moong dhal - 1/2 cup
3. Seasoning ingredients: mustard seeds - 1 tsp, urud dhal - 1 tsp, channa dhal - 1 tsp, curry leaves - 10, hing - 0.5 tsp
To fry in oil:
Oil -1 tsp, Urud dhal - 1 tsp, black pepper - 1/2 tsp, red chillies - 2, curry leaves - 2, coconut - 1/4 cup.
Fry all the above until the dhal turns golden brown. Cool and grind to a paste.
Pre-requisite:
Pressure cook chayote and moong dhal adding required water for 2 whistles.
Method:
1. In a teaspoon of oil, season as given.
2. Add the cooked chayote and moong dhal mixture and cook for a minute or two.
3. Add the ground paste and mix well. Add required salt. Boil for a minute and remove.
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