Fresh Mexican Squash (Chayote)

Mexican Squash, commonly known as Chayote or Chow Chow, is a mild, pear-shaped green vegetable with crisp, slightly watery flesh and a delicately neutral flavour that adapts well to a wide range of cooking styles. In Indian cooking it is used similarly to bottle gourd or zucchini — in simple sabzis, mixed vegetable curries, chutneys, and dal. In Latin American cooking it is boiled, stuffed, pickled, or eaten raw in salads. Its mild flavour makes it an excellent canvas for spices and sauces. Extremely low in calories, rich in vitamin C, folate, and fibre, Mexican squash is a healthy everyday vegetable for light, nutritious cooking. Shop fresh Indian and international vegetables online at Little India Grocery.