Cabbage Paruppu Usili

How to Prepare

1. Soak the toor dal, chana dal, and red chilies as per pre-processing instructions.
2. Grind the soaked dals and chilies with salt and asafoetida into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Steam the dal paste in a greased plate for 10-12 minutes until cooked. Let it cool.
4. Crumble the steamed dal mixture into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
5. Heat oil in a large pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
6. Add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies to the pan and sauté for a minute.
7. Add finely chopped cabbage and salt. Cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
8. Add the crumbled dal mixture to the cabbage and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Garnish with grated coconut (optional) and serve hot with rice and sambar.