Chayote squash kootu

Ingredients:
4 chayote squash
2 tbsp channa dal (split gram lentil)
3 red chilies whole
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 tbsp coconut shredded
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
8 curry leaves
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 tbsp jaggery
1 tsp butter
Salt to taste

Method:
First wash the channa dal and cook in a deep pan. When the dal is tender add the chayote squash, peeled and diced, salt, and turmeric. Allow it to cook.
Grind 3 tbsp of coconut, cumin, red chili, and grind into a paste.
When the squash is cooked, add the ground coconut and jaggery.
In a separate pan put butter, when it melts add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida, and 1 tbsp coconut. When the dal and coconut turn golden pour it on top of the cooked squash and let everything mix well. Remove from fire.
Serve with rice or chapati.