Cabbage is a common side dish , which can be eaten with rice or rotis . As most South Indians , are rice eaters , it is made as a side dish . The vegetable, is easily available and cheap too . Cabbage is easy to chop and gets cooked easily , so it can be an excellent side dish to be made in a hurry . Cabbage is packed with nutrients , but is often overlooked . It has high anti oxidants and fights chronic inflammation. Cabbage in low in calories and treats stomach disorders too . Its high in Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
Ingredients
- Cabbage 2 cups ( chopped fine )
- Green chilies 3 ( chopped fine )
- Coconut oil or oil of your choice 1 tablespoons
- Grated coconut 1/4 to 1/2 cup
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Mustard 1 teaspoon
- Urad dal 1/2 teaspoon
- Curry leaves few
- Turmeric Powder 1/2 teaspoon
Method
- In a shallow frying pan , heat oil . Add mustard , when it crackles , add green chilies ,urad dal and curry leaves .
- Saute , for few seconds . Add chopped cabbage , turmeric powder and stir . Cook , covered , till cooked soft .
- Remove the lid off and on , and stir . If needed , add a handful of water .
- Add salt and garnish with grated coconut .
- Tasty Cabbage Poriyal , is ready .