Cabbage Paruppu Usli

How to Prepare

1. Soak the dals as per pre-processing instructions.
2. Grind the soaked dals with red chilies, asafoetida, and salt into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Steam the ground dal mixture in a greased plate or idli mold 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. Finely chop the cabbage and cook it in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
6. Heat oil in a large pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Then add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
7. Add the crumbled dal mixture to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes on medium heat until slightly crispy.
8. Add the cooked cabbage to the pan and mix well with the dal mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Adjust salt if needed and garnish with grated coconut if desired. Serve hot with rice and rasam.