Dry Cabbage " Subzi"

Nisha's Note:

On request, this is what is usually done with cabbages in India--with, of course, minute changes, as the region changes. I am giving here a common one--hope you like it. It can be had as side dish or with rotis/chappatis/Indian bread.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 medium sized cabbage , shredded
• 1 potato , cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons dry coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon green chili paste
• ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 3 teaspoons oil
• 5 curry leaves
• salt

Directions:

1. In a pan heat the oil and crackle the mustard. Throw in the curry leaves and let it splutter for 2/3 seconds.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, sugar and salt.
3. Stir.
4. Add to this the washed cabbages and potatoes. Close the lid and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, while stirring once to avoid burning.
5. Cook until the potatoes are done.
6. Serve hot with chappatis.