Coconut Spiced Cabbage with Mustard Seeds Indian Recipe

Coconut Spiced Cabbage With Mustard Seeds Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Cabbage Thoran
• 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 hot green chile, finely chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion or shallots
• 10 curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 cups packed finely chopped green cabbage (1/2 medium head)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (fresh, or thawed if frozen, or dried)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
2. When hot, add the mustard seeds and let them start to pop, about 1 minute
3. Add the chile, onion, and curry leaves
4. Cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes
5. Add the turmeric and cabbage, and mix well
6. Cover and cook for 15 minutes
7. Stir once halfway through
8. Add 1 tablespoon of water to deglaze if needed, and reduce heat to medium-low if the cabbage sticks too much
9. Add the coconut and salt, and mix well
10. Reduce heat to medium-low
11. Add 1 tablespoon of water to deglaze if needed
12. Cover and cook until cabbage is cooked through, 10 minutes
13. Stir and cook uncovered for a few minutes if too wet
14. Taste, and adjust salt and spice
15. Serve hot

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