Seemebadnekai/Chayote palya

Ingredients
Seemebadnekai - 4
Onion(chopped) - 1
Green chillies - 4-5
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2-3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Cilantro - 2-3 sprigs

Method
Peel and cut seemebadnekai into desired size.
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. After they splutter, add channa dal and fry till they turn golden brown.
Add chopped onion and fry till onions turns golden brown. Add green chillies, salt and turmeric powder and fry for a couple of minutes.
Add semebadnekai and cook covered till done on medium/low heat. Add a little water if necessary.
Garnish with cilantro.