ikush ko tarkaari (chayote squash-nepal)

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3 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 24, 2017

Chayote can cause skin irritation when peeling or cutting, so use latex gloves, or peel under running water.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
  • 4 medium fresh chayote, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • pinch asafetida (optional)

How To Make ikush ko tarkaari (chayote squash-nepal)

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, but not smoking, add fenugreek and mustard seed and fry until fenugreek darkens and mustard seeds start to pop, about 5 seconds.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and cook stirring when needed, until chayote is tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Serve.

Discover More

Culture: Asian
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top
Keyword: #Nepal

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