Cabbage Thoran

Cabbage Thoran is one of the side dishes served in Onam Sadya along with the rice. It is also called as Cabbage Poriyal in Tamil Nadu. This is very simple and preparation time is also very less. As this is very less in calories you can have it guilt free. Don't forget to soak the chopped cabbage in salt water for 15mins before cooking because pesticides will be sprayed to the cabbage.

Ingredients: 1cup chopped cabbage
                   2 green chilies finely chopped
                   1tbsp curry leaves
                   2tbsp grated coconut
                   2tbsp chopped coriander
                   2tsp oil
                   1/2tsp mustard seeds
                   1/2tsp cumin seeds
                   a pinch of asafoetida
                   salt to taste

Method: 1)Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and when they splutter add asafoetida,
                  curry leaves, green chilies and fry for a minute.
               2)Add cabbage, salt and cook uncovered in a low flame till the cabbage gets cooked.
               3)Add coriander, coconut and mix well.

Note: If you will overcook, cabbage will change its color.
       
See Also: Pumpkin Thoran
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