Cabbage chana dal stir fry southindian style

CABBAGE CHANA DAL STIR FRY / CABBAGE CHANA DAL PORIYAL

INGREDIENTS

• Cabbage – 4 cup grated
• Chana dal  – 1/4 cup
• Oil –  1 tbsp
• Onion – 1 finely chopped
• Mustard seeds + urad dal – 1 tsp
• Curry leaves – few
• Green chilli – 3  chopped or as per taste
• Freshly grated coconut – ¼  cup
• Salt as per taste

PREPARATION

1. Discard  the outer covering of the cabbage and chop it finely or grate it. [I have grated]
2. Soak the chana dal for few hrs or overnight . Cook it with little salt till soft .[ don’t overcook ]

METHOD

Heat oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds + urad dal  and let it crackle .

Add curry leaves + onion + chilli and fry till onions turn translucent.

Add the cooked chana and give a nice mix

Add the grated cabbage + salt  and mix well.

Sprinkle little water if required .

Cover and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. [stir in between ]

Don’t overcook the cabbage should have a crunch .

Open the lid , give a nice stir .

Add coconut , mix well and off the flame.

Serve as side dish for chapatti or rice with any gravy or just as a salad .

* I have not added water while cooking ,as the cabbage is grated finely ,it cooks fast – if you have chopped then sprinkle little water .

NOTES

1. It does not take much time to cook as it is grated.
2. Coconut oil enhances the flavour.
3. You can also add turmeric pwdr.

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