Cabbage Thoran

Method

1. 1

   Shred cabbage: Remove outer leaves of half a small cabbage. Finely shred the remaining cabbage into thin strips.

2. 2

   Make coconut mixture: Mix half cup freshly grated coconut with half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies (sliced) and 3 shallots (sliced). Mix well.

3. 3

   Combine cabbage and coconut: Mix the shredded cabbage with the coconut mixture.

4. 4

   Heat coconut oil: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wide pan.

5. 5

   Splutter mustard seeds: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and cover until all seeds have popped.

6. 6

   Add dried chilli and curry leaves: Add 2 broken dried red chillies and 2 sprigs fresh curry leaves. Fry 20 seconds.

7. 7

   Add cabbage-coconut mixture: Add the combined cabbage and coconut mixture to the pan. Season with salt.

8. 8

   Cover and cook: Cover tightly and cook on low heat 6-8 minutes. The steam inside cooks the cabbage and coconut together.

9. 9

   Open and mix: Open the lid and toss everything together on high heat 1-2 minutes to dry it out.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Cabbage thoran should be dry and fragrant. Serve as a side dish with steamed rice and Kerala curry.