Cabbage Mezhukkupuratti

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1. Cabbage – 1/2 small (around 2.5 cups, chopped), chopped

2. Coconut oil – 2 tsp

3. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Dried red chilies – 2, broken

4. Onion – 1/4 cup

Ginger – 1/4 inch, finely chopped

Green chilies – 2 – 3, diagonally sliced

Curry leaves – A few

5. Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp

Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp

6. Salt – To taste

Method

Heat coconut oil in a cheena chatti / pan over medium heat. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dried red chilies. Add onion, little salt, ginger, green chilies and curry leaves. Saute until onion turns translucent. Add turmeric powder, little chilli powder and cook for a minute. Add chopped cabbage, salt and mix well. Cook covered for a few minutes. Open the lid and cook for a few more minutes until completely cooked and dry. Serve warm with rice, pulisseri and other side-dishes.