Cabbage Mezhukkupuratti (Cabbage fry)

Recipe No: 169

This is something that my mother used to make me often after  my delivery. That time she used to make this  in Ghee, but I substituted Ghee with Oil as none of us are actually in need of Ghee!!! This is very easy (as we don’t have to chop or shred Cabbage finely), yet very delicious and healthy (considering the fact that Cabbage is the vegetable with the least amount of Calories).

Ingredients                                       Serves 4

• Cabbage cut into big cubes…….3 Cups
• Shallots sliced……………………...1/2 Cup
• Dry Red Chilly…………………….3-5 (According to your taste, can be substituted with Red Chilly Flakes or even Red Chilly Powder)
• Curry Leaves………………………..1 Sprig
• Oil…………………………………..…..1 ½ Tablespoons
• Mustard seeds…………………...…1/4 teaspoon
• Thoor or Channa Dal…………....1 Teaspoon (Optional)
• Turmeric Powder………………….1/4 Teaspoon
• Salt as needed

Method of Preparation

1. Crush together Shallots and Dry Red Chilly together and keep aside till ready to be used.
2. Heat Oil in a pan on medium high heat and splutter the Mustard Seeds.
3. Add the Thoor (Thuvara Parippu) or Channa Dal (Kadala Parippu) if using and fry for a few seconds.
4. Add the crushed Shallot- Dry Red Chilly mixture, Turmeric Powder, and Curry Leaves and saute for a minute.
5. Add  Cabbage and Salt; mix really well and fry on high heat for a minute.
6. Lower the heat; close the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or till the Cabbage is cooked.
7. Open the pan and on high heat saute till it is dry.
8. Serve hot with Rice or Chappathi.

Notes:

• Don’t cook this for too long, it will become mushy.
• Made in Ghee, it tastes awesome.
• Adding Dal is completely optional, but I kind of like when I bite into it while eating this dish.
• If you don't have Shallots, use Onion.

 






Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love…