Cabbage Chana Dal

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

Cabbage with split Bengal gram

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

Asia
India
Main course
Vegan
Gluten-free

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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