Cabbage thoran recipe - Kerala style cabbage with coconut
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Serves: 3-4
 
Cabbage thoran recipe - Kerala style stir fry cabbage with fresh coconut and spices
What you need
  • 1 medium cabbage, finely shredded;
  • 1 onion, chopped;
  • 2 green chilies, chopped;
  • pinch of turmeric powder;
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds;
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds;
  • 1 sprig curry leaves;
  • ½ cup grated fresh coconut;
  • salt to taste;
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil.
Method
  1. Finely chop cabbage and keep aside. Chop onion and green chilies and keep aside.
  2. Heat some coconut oil into a deep frying pan. Add mustard seeds and when they start popping, add cumin seeds. When they start sizzle, add onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add green chilies and curry leaves and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add a pinch of turmeric powder, stir fry for another 10-20 seconds.
  4. Now add cabbage, mix and cover the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until cabbage is almost cooked. If necessary, sprinkle little water.
  5. Remove the cover and add fresh coconut. Sir fry for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve warm as a side dish.
Recipe by My Indian Taste at http://myindiantaste.com/cabbage-thoran-recipe-kerala-cabbage-coconut-stir-fry-cabbage/