Red Cabbage Thoran

Ingredients:

Red Cabbage - 1/2 of one medium sized cabbage(shredded)
Shallots or onion - 1/4 cup(finely chopped)
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Garlic - 3 pods (finely chopped)
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Green chillies - 3 -4 (Slit lengthwise)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Curry leaves - one sprig
Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp.
Salt to taste

Method:

• Grind grated coconut, garlic, shallots, green chillies, turmeric powder and cumin seeds coarsely in a blender.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves,  add the shredded cabbage and saute for 2 min.
• Add the coconut mixture and mix everything together and add salt. (Do not add water)
• Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes .  Remove the lid and stir fry for another 5 mins. (Do not overcook)
• The thoran should be crunchy. Serve with rice.