Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• variation: 1 potato, cubed
• 1.5 lb cabbage, finely? shredded
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 0.5 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 0.75 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• variation: 1 handful freshly grated coconut

Method

• Heat the oil on medium heat and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the onion and fry for 6-8 minutes until soft. Mix the potatoes if using.
• Add the cabbage and a quarter cup of warm water, then stir, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the turmeric, salt, cumin, chili powder, tomato paste, then stir, close, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until soft with little crunch. Add the coconut if using.
• Serve with chapatis and yogurt.

Part of #Recipes.

From Meera Sodha's Made in India.