Cababge Thoran

Very simple thoran, made of cabbage and perhaps the most familair of thorans! A must for all traditional sadyas!

Ingredients:

1. Cabbage, cut into thin parts- 1/2 cabage
2. Onion/ shallot sliced- 2 teaspoon
3. Green chillies- 2, slit
4. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup
5. Curry leaves- 8-10
6. Turmeric powder- a pinch
7. Salt- 1-2 teasoon as required
8. Mustardseeds- 1/2 teaspoon
9. Urad Dal- 1/2 teaspoon
10. Oil- 1/2 tablespoon
11. Water- to sprinkle

Method:

1. Clean and cut the cabbage and keep aside
2. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds, add the urad dal
3. When the dal changes color, add the chopped onions and saute for a while
4. Add the cabbage, along with all remaining ingredients and  mix well
5. Cover and cook in low lame for 10-12 minutes or till cabbage is cooked up
6. Serve hot with rice as a thoran!

Coconut is optional here but it increases the taste for sure, I just love those flavour!