Friday, September 24, 2010

Cabbage Masala Kootu

INGREDIENTS :
  1. Chopped onion       - 1/2 cup
  2. Cabbage                 - 1cup ( Shredded)
  3. Moong dal              - 1/4 cup
  4. Cinnamon                - 1 piece
  5. Clove                       - 2
  6. Cardamom               - 1
  7. Grated coconut        - 1 tsp
  8. Dry red chilly           - 4
  9. Coriander seeds
  10. Oil for fry
  11. Salt to taste
  12. Cumin seeds          - 1/4 tsp
  13. Mustard seeds      - 1/4 tsp
METHOD :
  1. Heat pan add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Fry till it turns into light brown color.
  2. Grind the fried items with grated coconut, red chilly, and water.
  3. Heat oil Add mustard seeds and chopped onion. fry well.
  4. Add moong dal and water. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Add cabbage and ground masala items. Let it boil until it is thick.
  6. Cabbage masala kootu is ready.