Past week we were gifted with a Chilacayote squash by one of our love warrior who is regular at Monday Yoga  and hayward community gardens. Chila cayote was quite big one for just 2 of us and so we decided that it has to be shared with many more and as the saying goes "a gift is not a gift until it is gifted away"  we decided to gift it away to casa de paz  by cooking it in a south indian style curry.

Here is the recipe with pictures for Chila cayote squash, make it whenever you get a chance and don't forget it to share with many that come across your life to make it more beautiful!

Ingredients:
Chila Cayote squash 1 big one
channa daal 4 tsp
urad daal 4 tsp
mustard 2 tsp
cumin seeds 2 tsp
turmeric 1 tsp
red chilli 4 no
curry leaves 2 strands
coriander leaves 1/2 cup
coconut 1 cup
lemon 1/4 cup

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Chilla Cayote Squash and then cut and grated to small pieces.

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All other ingredients needed for seasoning on the plate, then place some oil in the vessel and once the oil is heated , then add all the seasoning ingredients and fry for  2-5 min until you hear the popping sounds.

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Then mix in all the cut ChilaCayote squash and turn in well until all is mixed well and has uniform yellow color all over. Later cover it well and cook  for  next 10 min until it is soft.       

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Once the cayote is well cooked and soft add the chopped coriander, lemon, coconut and salt to taste and the dish is ready to be served with rice or roti. 

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2/8/2012 09:57:12 am

Big Smile :-), how else can to respond in gratitude, oh well, mouth water! as well -- yumyyyyy

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