Cabbage With Green Peas

A friend sent me this. She used it as a side dish with chicken.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  head green cabbage
• 1 1⁄4 cups  frozen peas
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  teaspoons whole cumin seeds
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  fresh hot chili pepper, finely chopped
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1. Core the cabbage and slice into fine long shreds.
2. Preheat the oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy skillet.
3. When hot add the cumin seeds and bay leaves, cooking for just a few seconds.
4. Add the cabbage and peas, stirring to mix well.
5. Add the turmeric and cayenne, mixing well.
6. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender Add the chili, salt and sugar, stir to mix.
7. Cover and cook an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, add the garam masala, stir gently to mix and serve.