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CABBAGE STIR FRY / MUTTAIKKOS PARUPPU USLI

CABBAGE STIR FRY / MUTTAIKKOS PARUPPU USLI

Preethi Prasad
A classic Tam Bram dish that is easy to make and equally nutritious. Popular side dish served with rice and Kuzhambu or Rasam.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Tam Bram Cuisine
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Heavy Bottom Pan
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Finely Chopped Fresh Cabbage
  • 1/2 Cup Channa Dal soaked
  • 1/2 Cup Toor dal Soaked
  • 5 Nos Red Chillies soaked
  • 10 Nos Curry Leaves
  • 1/2 Tsp Mustard
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin / Jeera
  • 1 Tsp Split Urad Dal
  • 1/2 Tsp Asafoetida
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh coriander finely chopped(Completely optional)

Instructions
 

  • Soak channa dal ,Toor dal , curry leaves and dry red chillies for about an hour or even overnight.
  • After 40 minutes drain the water completely . Coarsely grind all the soaked and drained ingredients along with 1/4 tsp asafoetida. Keep this mixture aside
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a heavy bottom pan.
  • Add mustard seeds and Cumin seeds . Once it splutters add asafoetida and chopped cabbage .
  • Saute for 7-8 minutes on medium flame . Add salt and mix well.
  • Cook for 3 -4 minutes and turn off the heat.
  • In the same pan add the balance oil. Add the dal mixture and salt .
  • Remember we have added sale to the cabbage as well.
  • Slowly roast untill the lentils are crisp and crunchy.
  • It will take some time so patience is the key.
  • Keep stirring in between and ensure it does not burn .
  • Once the lentils are nice and crisp add the cooked cabbage . Add salt if needed .Garnish with finely chopped coriander and serve.
  • Enjoy............................

Notes

  1. You can cook cabbage and dals  mixture separately 
  2. I have shared the recipe that I learnt from my family.
  3. Adjust the chillies as per your spice tolerance
  4. Cabbage i get here cooks faster and I don't add water to cook the cabbage.
  5. Adjust salt accordingly.
  6. You can substitute with other vegetables mentioned earlier.
  7. Soak the dals for a minimum of one hour.
Keyword ACCOMPANIMENT, CABBAGE STIR FRY, MUTTAIKKOS PARUPPU USLI, SIDE DISH, TAM BRAM CUISINE, VEGETARIAN