CABBAGE PORIYAL RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 2.5 cups finely chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup blanched green peas
• 3/4 cup grated coconut fresh
• Salt to taste

Tempering

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon urad dal
• 1 teaspoon chana dal
• 1 green chili optional
• 1 dried red chili
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

INSTRUCTIONS 

• First of all clean and chop the cabbage as mentioned above.
• Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal. Also add turmeric powder, slit green chili and dried red chilies. Saute well for a minute.
• Once the tempering is done add blanched green peas and saute.
• Now add chopped cabbage and saute well. Saute in high flame for 3-4 minutes.
• Season with salt. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. At this stage you can add a splash of water if your cabbage is not tender. Mine was very fresh and tender and did not require any water.
• Finally add freshly grated coconut and mix well. Serve hot.