Diet Meals : Cabbage Vegetable

Cabbage Vegetable

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cabbage shredded
One stalk curry leaves
Two green chilies
1/2 tomato chopped
1 tbsp. green peas boiled
1/2 tsp. red chili powder
1/2 tsp. coriander seed powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. mango powder
Two pinches asafetida
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds
1 tbsp. oil

Method:

Wash and drain cabbage. Keep aside.
Slit green chilies. Wash curry leaves.
Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add seeds, allow spluttering.
Add asafoetida, green chilies, curry leaves. Stir.
Add tomatoes, stir. Add cabbage.
Sprinkle all dry masalas over cabbage.
Cover with a plate, tail or lid which will hold enough water.
Pour some water in the lid (1/2 glass approx.).
Simmer on low for 3-4 minutes. Remove lid carefully.
Stir to mix the masalas well.
Cook till the oil separates at edge of the vegetable.
Serve hot with whole-wheat chapatti or bread.

Making time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2-3 servings.