CHAYOTE FRIED-RICE

Don't know a recipe with chayote………try this simple chayote fried rice with Indian masala powder. Just chayote, masala powder, cooked rice and the dish is ready. 

INGREDIENTS

1. Chayote                         2
2. Onion                            1
3. Rice                               2 cups
4. Water                             4 cups
5. Oil                                 3 Tsp
6. Salt                                to taste
7. Jeera                              1 tsp
8. Coriander seeds             1 tsp

for the masala powder

1. Coriander seeds            1 Tsp
2. Chana dal                     1 Tsp
3. Cardamom                   1
4. Cloves                          4
5. Cinnamon                    small piece
6. Red chilies                   2
7. Dry coconut                 2 Tsp

PROCEDURE

Cook 2 cups of  rice with 4 cups of water and let cool.

Dry roast the ingredients for the masala powder and grind to a fine powder.
Finely chop the onions and chayote. (Peel the chayote, cut into half and discard the seed inside it).
Heat oil in the pan and add the jeera and coriander seeds.

Now add the finely chopped onions.

Add a bit of salt.

Now add the chopped chayote pieces.

Chayote requires little less salt. So add salt accordingly for the veggie and the rice.

Cover and cook till the pieces are soft. 

Now add the masala powder and the cooked rice.

Toss and serve with any raita.