Monday, December 26, 2011

Cabbage subzi/curry (Kobichi bhaaji) –

Cabbage – medium size
Chana Dal – 3 Tb-spoon
Mustard seeds - ½ T-spoon
Turmeric  Powder –  ½ T-Spoon
Asafetida – ½ T-Spoon
Green chilies – 3-4 as per your taste
Cumin seeds powder – 1 t-spoon
(Dry roast cumin seeds till they become dark brown in color and grind them to the powder)
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
Oil for seasoning
Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing.
Procedure –
1. Soak chana dal for 3 hours. After 3 hours drain the chana dal and keep aside.
2. Shred the cabbage.
4. Chop green chilies finely or you can add green chili paste instead.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seed and asafetida and let them splutter.
4. Add turmeric powder and soaked Chana Dal and mix well.
5. Add shredded cabbage and mix again.
6. Add green chilies and cumin seeds powder and mix again.
7. Add little water and cover the pan with lid.
8. Cook the subzi on medium heat for 10 minutes.
9. Add salt and sugar at this point.
10. Keep checking the water, add some more if needed. Don’t add too much water, just little at a time. It will spoil the taste otherwise.
11. Check if the dal is done and turn of the heat.
12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or Phulka.

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