Cabbage Thoran

Cabbage Thoran

Method

1. Wash and shred cabbage fine ,like grated coconut . 2 . Grate coconut fine . 3. Crush well green chillies ,onion and garlic .4. Add coconut and turmeric and mix while grinding till well belended . 5. Cook cabbage with salt and water if desired to cook it dry but crisp .6. Add coconut mixture and curry leaves . .Do not mix. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes on a slow fire to allow steam to go through coconut mixture and curry leaves .7. Stir with the handle of a wooden spoon to mix . 8. Remove from fire after about 2-3 minutes . It should be completely dry. 9. Heat oil. Add finely chopped onion. When it browns add rice . 10 . When rice puffs up add cabbage thoran . Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes .Remove hot or cold .

Variations:Runner beans ,french beans ,papaya,brinjal ,snake gourd and papdi can be prepared in the same manner . Mustard seeds may be substituted for rice for tempering ,if desired .

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