Name: Cabbage Chana Dal
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage, shredded; 2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut (or frozen unsweetened coconut); 1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mix); ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¾ teaspoon table salt; 10 to 12 fresh curry leaves; ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds; ¼ cup (50 grams) chana dal (split Bengal gram); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1-inch (2½-cm) piece fresh ginger, chopped; 4 dried red chiles, stemmed and broken

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

In India, cabbage is very popular with vegetarians, who appreciate its lovely flavor and great versatility. Many regions have their own distinctive versions of this dish, and I have chosen the lightest preparation.

Ingredients

¼ cup (50 grams) chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

Put the dal in a bowl, wash in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 1 cup (200 ml) water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain in a colander.
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