1/2 lb. cabbage 2 red or green chillies 2 Tbsp. peas or Lima beans 1/2 tsp. urad dhal salt to taste 2 Tbsp. curry leaves 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder 2 Tbsp. oil 1/2 c. water 1/4 tsp. ginger (chopped) 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 3 Tbsp. coconut (shredded)
Cut the cabbage into tiny pieces and wash them. Steam cook cabbage and Lima beans (or peas) with salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 cup of water in a pressure cooker until the vegetables become soft. In a saucepan, fry the mustard seeds, chilies, urad dhal and curry leaves in oil. When mustard seeds crack add ginger and cooked vegetables. Sprinkle shredded coconut. Stir the mixture well and remove from heat. Serve hot. The same preparation can be used for many other vegetables. Substitute beans, carrots, beets and turnip in place of cabbage.