Cabbage With Mustard Seeds And Coconut


This is an adaptation of the classic south indian dish muttakos poriyal. It's quick and easy to make and has an excellent lightly sweet taste from coconut and mustard oil

Steps


First heat the mustard oil in a wok.
When the oil is heated , add the mustard seeds and bay leaves.
When mustard seeds turn gray and start popping add the cabbage , salt and sugar.
Quickly toss the cabbage in the oil until its lightly coated with oil and add coconut , green chili and optional pepper flakes.
Keep stirring for 2-5 minutes until the cabbage turns bright green and slightly wilted.
Serve with basmati rice.

Ingredients


mustard oil, black mustard seeds, bay leaves, head of cabbage, salt, sugar, chili pepper flakes, green chilies, desiccated coconut