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Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu

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Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu

Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu is a vegetarian lunch from South India. It is made with chayote, tomato and moong dal. One serving has about 200 kcal, 8 g protein, 25 g carbs and 7 g fat.

Did you know? A Tamil stew where chayote absorbs dal flavors. The tomatoes add tang. Peel chayote to remove bitterness. The dish is vegan and gluten-free. Best served with rice.

Updated 12 October 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: South India
Calories: 200 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

chayote
tomato
moong dal

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu

200kcal / serving

Protein: 8 g 16%
Carbs: 25 g 51%
Fat: 7 g 32%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Vitamin A	500mcg
Vitamin C	25mg

How to make Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu: videos

சௌசௌ சட்னி இப்படி சுவையா செய்யுங்க/chow chow chutney/chutney recipes in tamil/sidedish for idlydosaiKavitha Samayalarai கவிதா சமையலறை · 13.5 lakh views · 5 min

Authentic kootu recipe in Tamil/ How to make kootu/ chow chow kootu recipe in TamilKavitha Samayalarai கவிதா சமையலறை · 6.8 lakh views

தக்காளி கூட்டு | Tomato Kootu | Thakkali Kootu Dal Tomato in Tamil paruppu kootu sidedish for riceAnnai Samayal · 3.9 lakh views

தக்காளி மிளகு ரசம் & சௌ சௌ கூட்டு | Milagu Rasam | Chow Chow Kootu | CDK 792 |Chef Deena's KitchenChef Deena’s Kitchen · 2.4 lakh views

Chow Chow kootu (Chayote) recipe || சௌ சௌ கூட்டு || Chayote recipeTheni Vibes · 1,059 views

Quick answers

Is Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu vegetarian?

Yes. Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu?

About 200 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu from?

Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu comes from South India.

What is Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu made of?

The main ingredients are chayote, tomato and moong dal.

When do you eat Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu?

Chow Chow Thakkali Kootu is usually eaten as a lunch.

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