Cabbage curry

A spicy cabbage curry made with cabbage, spices and coconut.
Ingredients
- Cabbage - 1/2 cup (grated)
- Tur dal - 3/4 cup
- Salt to taste
- TO GRIND
- Urad dal - 1 tablespoon
- Whole red chillies - 4
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Chana dal - 1 tablespoon
- Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
- FOR SEASONING
- Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 string of curry leaves
Method
Step 1
Wash and soak the tur dal for 35 to 40 minutes. Pressure cook the soaked dal with enough water upto 4 whistes or boil separately in a vessel till it becomes soft. Mash the dal and set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Stir fry urad dal, chana dal, cumin seeds, red chillies till light brown. Add grated coconut and fry for half a minute. Switch off the flame.
Step 3
Grind all the roasted ingredients with little water to make a smooth paste and keep aside.
Step 4
In a vessel, add the grated cabbage and little water. Add turmeric powder to it and boil for 10 to 15 minutes till the vegetable becomes soft.
Step 5
Add the ground masala, mashed dal and salt and simmer for another 10 minutes on a low flame till it reaches a medium consistency. Adjust water accordingly.
Step 6
Heat coconut oil in a tadka pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once it stops spluttering, add to the cabbage curry. Mix well.
Step 7
Serve hot with rice or rotis.
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