Chayote Pear Gravy Curry

Chayote Pear Gravy Curry is a quick and easy curry that goes well with rice or roti. You can also serve this curry with rice noodles. Spicy and a little sweet, chayote pear (aka, bangalore kathrikai) gravy curry is a delicious vegetarian/vegan dish.

Servings: 3-4
Cooking: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups chayote pear, cut into small cubes
• 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup, baby cor, cut into small pieces
• 5-6 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 6-7 curry leaves

For Masala

• 3 tsp coriander seeds (dhania)
• 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
• 3 green chillies (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup, grated coconut, dry or fresh

Preparation

1. Boil the chayote pear with some water and salt in the microwave for about 4 minutes. Then add the potatoes and cabbage and some salt and boil for 2 more minutes. Or boil the vegetables separately in a pan.
2. In a small pan, roast the coriander seeds until lightly browned. Then roast the poppy seeds for a minute until it gives off a nice aroma.
3. Heat oil in the pan, add the onions and saute until translucent. Grind the onions, coriander, poppy seeds, green chillies, and coconut with a little water to form a paste, and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add cumin. As the cumin starts to brown, add curry leaves and fry for a second; then add the turmeric powder.
5. Add the ground masala and 2 cups of water and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the boiled vegetables with some salt and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the raw flavor of the masala is gone.
7. Serve the chayote pear gravy curry with plain rice and pappadums or roti.

Cooking Tip

If serving with roti, let the gravy simmer for a longer time until it thickens a bit; you can also mash some of the potato pieces to thicken the gravy.

Category: Vegan Gravy Curry Recipes, Vegetarian Gravy Curry Recipes