CABBAGE PORIAL

Cabbage possess the high nutrient qualities incredibly. Rich in vitamin C, certain extent of potassium, iron etc. It is an excellent source of antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin K which is essential for bone metabolism. Its chemicals helps to cure all types of cancers. It contains Vitamins B5, B6 and B1.

It cures stomach and peptic ulcers. It reduces bad cholesterol levels in the blood stream of the body. Very low in fats and calories.

Now we look at the preparation of yummy cabbage porial.

Ingredients:

cabbage chopped three cups

onions finely chopped half cup

green chillies two or three cut into halves

curry leaves two spigs

chenna dal one tablespoon

urad dal half teaspoon

cooking oil one tablespoon

coconut grates one cup

coriander leaves finely chopped

Procedure:

Heat the cooking oil in a pan

Add mustard seeds

Allow to pop up and add urad dal .

Followed by channa dal.

Let the dals fried into golden brown.

Add onions and green chillies.

Saute a while and allow to become translucent onions.

Add curry leaves.

Saute well.

Add cabbage pieces and mix well.

Sprinkle half cup of water and add salt needed.

Cover the pan with lid.

Let the flame in medium level.

Stir in between.

Watch the water completely absorbed and cooked.

Add coconut grates and finely chopped coriander leaves.

Mix well.

Now the cabbage porial is ready to have as side dish to dal, rasam, curd or buttermilk with plain rice. It is a mandatory side dish in the special occassion lunches.

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