CABBAGE STIR FRY

Cabbage is one such vegetable which most of keeps away due its pungent odour. Cabbage has high nutritional values and is full of vitamins. It is a high fiber and low calorie vegetable. And now if you are on a diet program cabbage has to be taken. There are a many ways to get rid of the odour from cabbage. Adding a few drops of lemon juice is one such tip. Add a few table spoons of milk to the preparation and this not only eliminates the smell but also enhances the taste of the dish. Do not over cook, keep it crunchy. Here I present the authentic Andhra style of cabbage stir fry.

INGREDIENTS

• Cabbage 1 small
• Green chillies 2nos( finely chopped)
• Ginger 1/2 inch piece( finely chopped)
• Chana dal 4Tsp

for tadka

• Oil 3 Tsp
• Chanadal 1 tsp
• Urad dal 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves few

PROCEDURE

Chop the cabbage very finely. Soak the chana dal 2 hours before making the curry. Heat the oil in a pan add the tadka ingredients and once they are done add the cabbage. Fry for a few minutes . Add the salt and keep stirring in-between . When the cabbage turns soft add the ginger pieces, green chilies and the soaked chana dal and cover with a lid and rest for 1 minute on a slow flame . Remove the lid stir and serve hot with rice or chapathi.

TIPS

• Add freshly grated coconut to enhance the taste.
• Serve with papad and sundried curd chilies.