Cabbage Thoran

Cabbage thoran is a simple and nutritious dish often served at vegetarian feasts in Kerala.

Ingredients:

2 cups finely shredded cabbage

1/4 cup finely chopped carrot

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 onion chopped

6 green chilllies chopped

1/2 inch piece of ginger chopped

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

salt to taste

To temper:

2 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

2 red dried chillies

Preparation:

1.Mix and mash together carrot,cabbage,onion,ginger,green chillies,coriander leaves and salt. Keep aside for 10 minutes.

2.Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

3.Add cumin seeds,red chillies,curry leaves and mix well.

4.Add the cabbage mixture. Mix well on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

5.Serve hot with rice.