Spicy Fried Cabbage

Spicy Fried Cabbage

Ingredients :

1/2 large and firm cabbage

4 tablespoons cooking oil

1 large onion, sliced finely

3 fresh red chilies, seeded and sliced

3 cloves garlic, grated finely

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated finely

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

Salt to taste

Method :

Shred the cabbage coarsely. Heat a wok with oil and saute the onion and chilies until the onions are soft. Add garlic and ginger, fry stirring until golden. Add cabbage and turmeric, fry and toss the cabbage in the mixture. Then cover and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until cabbage is tender but not too soft. Sprinkle with salt and mix well. Add coconut and stir to mix thoroughly. If there is any liquid in the bottom of the pan, lift cover off and stir over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed. Serve as an accompaniment to white rice and meat curries.