Cabbage Poriyal / Cabbage Stir Fry

Cabbage is a good source of fiber and very low in calories. It is also rich in iodine which is very important for healthy, normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It is an excellent source of vitamin C to boost the immunity system. It is good for asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders as it detoxifies the lungs. Hence, we should try to include cabbage at least once a week in our daily diet. This simple yet healthy and nutritious recipe is one of my favourites. It is very easy and quick to prepare too and served as a side dish to chapathi's.

Ingredients:-

• 600 gms cabbage (shredded)
• 2 onions (sliced)
• 6 dry red chillies 
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds / zeera
• ½ tsp onion seeds / kalonji
• ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp all spice powder / garam masala powder 
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder 
• ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds / methi dana
• few curry leaves
• salt to taste

Method:-

• Heat oil in a wok.
• Add to it onion seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies and curry leaves. Stir well.
• Add onions and saute till transparent.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, all spice powder and 2 tbsp of water.
• Saute till oil seperates.
• Add cabbage and mix well. 
• Add 2 - 3 tbsp of water and simmer till done.
• Serve hot with chapathi's

Notes:-

• You may add 1 tbsp grated coconut along with cabbage.
• You may add green chillies instead of dry red ones, but add them with the onions.
• You may avoid adding ginger-garlic paste if you want.

Happy Cooking!!