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Cabbage Thoran / Cabbage Stir Fry

Cabbage Thoran is an all-time favorite to us.  The best part to it is the easiness of preparing it. And it gets ready in a jiffy :D Yum yumm.. I am hungry already.  :)






Ingredients
  • Cabbage, shredded - 1 
  • Small onion/Kunjulli, chopped - 3
  • Coconut, grated - 1/4 C
  • Ginger, chopped - 1/2 t
  • Green chiles, chopped - 3
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 t
  • Mustard seeds - 1 t
  • Curry leaves - a few
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - 1 T





Method
  • In a bowl, mix together the cabbage, coconut, ginger, green chiles , turmeric powder and salt.
  • Combine them slowly with you hands (do not be too harsh on them).
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds, once they pop, add curry leaves and small onion.
  • Saute till the onions turn light brown.
  • To this, add the cabbage-coconut mix and stir well. 
  • Cook it covered on a low flame for max 10  minutes or until the cabbage is well-cooked.
  • Before removing from fire, saute for a minute or two.
  • Yummy cabbage thoran is ready to be served.



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