Cabbage with Potato channa dal (Without onion garlic)

Ingredients:

•4 cups of cabbage slice into fine long shreds (discard the stalk and thick stems)
•2tblsp of channa dal

•2 medium size potatoes (peeled & cut in cubes)
•2 tablespoons oil

•Pinch of asafetida

•1 teaspoon cumin seeds

•1/2  teaspoon mustard seeds

•2 green chilis half the way slit

•1/4  teaspoon haldi

•3/4  teaspoon salt

•1/4  teaspoon sugar

•2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (hara dhania)& 5-6 curry leaves

Method:

Heat the oil on medium high in a kadai. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if seed cracks right away oil is ready.

Add asafetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds & curry leaves after seeds crack add channa dal and green chilies, stir for a few seconds.

Add the cabbage, potatoes,turmeric, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Cover the pan and let it cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cabbage & potatoes are tender. Occasionally stir it. Turn the heat off when done.

Next add the lemon and coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice & roti.

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