Cabbage Thoran (Kerala-Style Stir-Fried Cabbage) Recipe

In a large lidded saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mustard seeds reduce heat to medium. Add curry leaves and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant about 15 seconds. Add chillis and stir until fragrant, about fifteen seconds. Add onions and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly softened, about 1 minute. In quick succession add the turmeric and cumin powders and stir vigorously to ensure the spices don't burn, but the oil turns yellow, about ten seconds. Add the cabbage and salt and stir fry until just starting to wilt, about 1 minute. Put the lid on and let the cabbage cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove lid, if the cabbage has released water, turn the heat up and dry it off. Once dry, add the grated coconut and stir until it's nicely mixed into the cabbage, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and serve hot with rice and daal, or puris (deep fried bread).