Cabbage With Mustard Seeds And Coconut Food

CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SEEDS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• First heat the mustard oil in a wok (or large frying pan).
• When the oil is heated, add the mustard seeds and bay leaves.
• When mustard seeds turn gray and start popping (a few seconds) add the cabbage, salt and sugar.
• Quickly toss the cabbage in the oil until it’s lightly coated with oil and add coconut, green chili and optional pepper flakes.
• Keep stirring for 2-5 minutes until the cabbage turns bright green and slightly wilted (but still somewhat crunchy).
• Serve with Basmati rice.
• Note: this dish is also excellent with Brussels sprouts or green beans instead of the cabbage.

SPRING CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan, then cook the mustard seeds until they are fragrant and starting to pop. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, then fry until golden. Tip in the cabbage and stir to coat in the spices, then cook for 5 mins until tender. Season and serve immediately.

SPICED CABBAGE AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the bay leaves, cumin seeds and green chilis and let sizzle a few seconds.
• Add cabbage, salt, sugar and mix as well as you can.
• Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add coconut and ground cumin, mixing well.
• Cook uncovered an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often and until all moisture is evaporated and cabbage is done.

CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH COCONUT AND LEMON

Steps:

• Thaw frozen coconut or soak dried coconut in a little hot water to plump up.
• Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add 1 mustard seed. When seed sizzles and pops, add remaining mustard seeds, cover, and cook until seeds start popping, about 10 seconds. When popping starts to subside, immediately add chana dal. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, tossing constantly, until dals are reddish golden brown and smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Add chiles and toss to coat. Add cabbage, salt, and turmeric and cook, stirring, until cabbage wilts but still has a little crunch, 3-5 minutes. Add coconut and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Steam cabbage in a vegetable steamer or cover and steam in a microwave. Set aside but keep warm.
• In a small skillet, saute onions in olive oil until onions are translucent and tender. Remove onions from oil Add flour to the oil and stir; gradually add milk, dissolving the flour into the sauce.
• Add the mustard; stir well. Return the onions to the mixture; stir well, heating on low for two minutes. Add tad more milk if too thick.
• Place cabbage wedges in a serving dish, and pour sauce down the middle. Sprinkle with pepper.