Cabbage Thoran

Step 1

Rinse the cabbage and shred or grate it. you can also slice the cabbage thinly.

Step 2

Also chop the shallots or onion.

Step 3

Heat the coconut oil in a pan or kadai.

Step 4

First add the mustard seed and saute till they crackle.

Step 5

Now add the cumin and saute them till they change color.

Step 6

Add the chopped shallots or onion. Saute till translucent.

Step 7

Add the green chilli and curry leaves and saute for a minute.

Step 8

Now add the turmeric powder and asafoetida (hing). Mix very well.

Step 9

Lastly add the cabbage and salt. Stir and saute for a minute.

Step 10

Cover the pan and on a low flame let the cabbage cook. Just continue to stir at times.

Step 11

Steam cook till the cabbage is tender.

Step 12

If there is any moisture in the pan, then cook further till all the moisture dries up.

Step 13

When the cabbage is cooked, add the coconut. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 14

You can garnish it with coriander leaves if you want.

Step 15

Serve the cabbage thoran hot with some steamed rice or chapati or plain paratha or with bread.