## Chow Chow Moss Lentil Fry Recipe – Toyota Squash and Moong Stir Fry (South Karnataka Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Chow Chow Moss Lentil Fry Recipe – Toyota Squash and Moong Stir Fry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Karnataka Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes

**Cuisine:** South Karnataka
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Chow Chow Moss Lentil Fry Recipe – Toyota Squash and Moong Stir Fry:

* 3 Chow chow (chayote squash) – cored and cut into cubes
* 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split) – soaked for 10 minutes
* 2 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
* 2 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Chow Chow Moss Lentil Fry Recipe – Toyota Squash and Moong Stir Fry:

1. peel the skin, core the centre and chop the chayote squash into small cubes and keep aside.
2. Wash and soak the moong dal in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds and let it splutter.
4. Add the asafoetida, dried red chilli, curry leaves and let it crackle.
5. Add the green chillies and saute for a few seconds.
6. Add in the chayote cubes and saute for a minute.
7. Now, drain the soaked moong dal and add it to the pan, season with salt and mix well.
8. Close it with a lid and let the moong dal and chayote squash cook in its own steam for 10 minutes.
9. The texture of the moong dal and chayote should be kept firm yet soft to bite on.
10. Once the chayote squash and moong dal is cooked, add in the grated coconut and mix well.
11. Switch off the heat, add the lemon juice and mix well.
12. Serve the Chow Chow Pasi Paruppu Poriyal Recipe (Chayote Squash And Moong Stir Fry) along with Steamed Rice, Thakkali Vengayam Sambar Recipe (Tomato Onion Sambar) and Indian Vegetable Salad Recipe for the weeknight dinner.

### Tips for the Best Chow Chow Moss Lentil Fry Recipe – Toyota Squash and Moong Stir Fry:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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