Monday, November 16, 2009

Coconut Flavored Cabbage Curry

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Cabbage is a green leafy vegetable.Cabbage is used usually in a variety of dishes for it's naturally spicy flavor.It is an excellent source of Vitamin C.There are many varieties of cabbage based on shapes and colors.We make many variety of cabbage dishes and this recipe is one of the simplest form to cook.



Ingredients
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Cabbage          1/2
Oil              1 tbsp.
Mustard Seeds    1 tsp.
Cumin Seeds      1 tsp.
Urad Dal         1 tbsp.
Chana Dal        1 tbsp.
Red Chillies     4
Salt             to taste
Turmeric Powder  1/4 tsp.
Grated Coconut   2 tbsps.
Coriander Leaves 2 tbsps.
Green Chillies   2
Asofoetida       1/2 tsp.
Curry Leaves     8
Ginger Grated    1 tsp.


Method
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  • Cut the cabbage into half and chop into fine pieces.Wash and rinse the cabbage pieces in running water and keep aside.Grate the giner to 1 tsp. and slit green chillies lengthwise.Grate fresh coconut and chop coriander leaves.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add chana dal and urad dal.Let the dal's turn golden in color.At this point add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves,asofoetida,red chillies.
  • Once the mustard seeds splatter add grated ginger,slit green chillies and turmeric powder.Sautee well.
  • Now toss in chopped cabbage and mix well. (Do not cover with lid and do not add water as the cabbage by itself tends to ooze out water.)
  • Stir in between.After 15 mins. cabbage becomes soft and shrunk it's volume.
  • At this time add salt and stir.
  • Sprinkle grated coconut and mix till all the flavors are combined well.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
  • Serve Coconut Cabbage Curry as a side dish with White Rice.          


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