Bund Gobhi/ Patta Gobhi Ki Subji (stir fry cabbage)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cabbage (approximately 250-300 grams) sliced very thinly
• 2 medium potatoes quartered lengthwise and then sliced thinly (optional)
• 1 cup frozen or fresh peas (optional)
• 2 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 green chillies chopped fine
• 2" piece ginger grated
• 2 large tomatoes cut into 1" cubes
• 1/2 tsp tumeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (use less for less spicy)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh chopped coriander to garnish

Preparation:

• Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame. Add the mustard seeds, green chillies, curry leaves and fry till the seeds stop spluttering.
• Add the ginger and stir. Add the tomatoes and cook till they are pulpy.
• If you are using peas and potatoes, add them now. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the cabbage and then the turmeric, coriander, cumin, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
• Cover, simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve with hot Chapatis (Indian flatbread) and a tangy pickle.