Healthy Recipe

Cabbage Veggie with Chana Dal

Recipe By:
Sakhi
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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 3 Servings
  • Level Easy

One of the most popular vegetables in the world, cabbage is featured in this veggie recipe with chana dal (split chick peas). This is a typical maharashtrian recipe; very healthy and easy to prepare.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup split chick peas (chana dal)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 3 green chilies, chopped
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jaggery, crushed
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons freshly desiccated coconut for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons coriander sprigs, chopped for garnish
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Directions

  1. 1. Wash and soak the chana dal in one cup water for one hour. Drain the excess water and set the dal aside.
  2. 2. In a pan heat oil and mustard seeds. Let it crackle. Add the turmeric powder, asafoetida, green chilies, curry leaves and the chana dal. Sauté for two minutes.
  3. 3. Add the chopped cabbage, jaggery and salt; mix well.
  4. 4. Cook the cabbage over medium heat, covered, for seven to eight minutes or until soft. Stir occasionally.
  5. 5. Garnish with coconut and coriander. Serve hot with chapattis or rotis.