Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Cabbage Stir Fry ( Cabbage Poriyal )

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One of the most common and beautiful recipes we have in our Andhra cuisine, this one is simple as well.  An Andhra style recipe, cabbage fry, that will not only nourish your body but will also please your palette. Did I mention that it is an easy to prepare vegan recipe that is sure to be relished by kids and adults alike. I served this stir fry with brown rice 

Ingredients:

Cabbage, shredded - 1 med
Green chillies, slit lengthwise - 2-3
Curry leaves - 5-6
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Udad dal (black gram lentils) - 1 tsp
Coconut, grated - 4 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp


Time: 15 min
Serving size: 2-3

Method:

  • Heat the oil in a wok and add the mustard seeds and udad dal.
  •  When the seeds begin to crackle and the dal starts turning brown, add the curry leaves and green chillies.
  •  Stir to coat well.
  •  Now add the cabbage, cumin and pepper powder and coconut and mix well
  • . Cook for a few minutes. 
  • Add salt, then cook covered on a medium flame for a few more minutes.
  •  Serve hot with rice or chapatis.

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