Go Back

Cabbage Dal Pepper Fry

A warm South Indian stir fry with cabbage, chana dal, and freshly ground coconut-pepper masala.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine
Keyword: stir fry recipes, thoran
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp chana dal
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 onion - chopped
  • 2 cups cabbage - finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper powder

Instructions

  • Soak dal in hot water for 10 minutes
  • Roast pepper, cumin, garlic, curry leaves in oil
  • Add coconut and grind coarsely
  • Heat oil, splutter mustard, sauté onion
  • Add cabbage and salt, fry
  • Add spice mix and soaked dal with water
  • Cook covered for 5 minutes
  • Add pepper powder and serve