Here's how to make a sadya-style cabbage thoran

Cabbage thoran or stir fry is one of the most popular dishes in the Kerala cuisine. It is a constant item in the traditional sadya (feast) platter served during weddings or festivals. Here is how you could prepare delicious cabbage thoran just like the way it is prepared for the sadya.

Ingredients
300 gms cabbage
10 shallots
Small piece ginger
2 green chilies
2 bunches curry leaves
½ cup grated coconut
1 tsp salt
½ tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
¾ tsp mustard seeds
¾ tsp urad dal
2 dried chilies

Preparation
Finely chop the cabbage
Into it add crushed shallots, ginger and green chilies
Now add the curry leaves, grated coconut, turmeric powder and salt as required
Mix everything well using your fingers
Heat coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds
Add the urad dal, dried chilies and curry leaves. Roast them
Into this add the cabbage €“ coconut mixture
Cook this for 7 €“ 10 minutes on medium flame without the lid

Stir often until the cabbage is cooked well.