Stir fry Cabbage with coconut/ Cabbage Thoran

One thing I secretly love whenever I prepare 'thoran' is the aroma from the coconut-shallot-chilli grind....One whiff of this mix I already dream of eating it. In my opinion this combination gives 'thoran' its unique flavor. Cabbage thoran is something I prepare very often. I personally prefer a higher percentage of coconut. 

Recipe:

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1. Cabbage             -   1/2 the medium size, chopped.
2. Oil                     -   1 tbsp
3. Mustard seeds     -   1/2 tsp
4. Garlic                 -   6 - 7 pods chopped
5. Turmeric powder -   1/2 tsp
6. Green chili          -   3 - 4 nos
7. Shallots              -   7 - 8 nos
8. Coconut             -   1 cup shredded
9. Salt                   -   As req.
10. Curry leaves       -   A few.

1. In a mixer add green chili, shallots and coconut and grind in to a fine mixture.  
2. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds and add garlic and curry leaves.
3. When the garlic is lightly brown, Add cabbage and turmeric powder.
4. Stir and close the lid for 1-2 min.
5. Open the lid and add the coconut grind-mix, salt. Mix everything together.
6. Cover and cook on medium heat until the cabbage is cooked through(5-8 min).
7. Remove from heat source. Let it cool without the lid.
8. Serve and enjoy...:)