Cabbage Chana Dal

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

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
Gluten-free
Vegan

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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