Cabbage Mila Kootal

Ingredients :

• Fresh cabbage - 1/2 kg  [ chopped ]* 
• Moong dal - 1 cup
• Salt - As required
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Fresh grated coconut -  1/2 coconut
• Dry red chilli - 1 [ broken ]

* You can add carrot and fresh peas also along with cabbage.

For seasoning :

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Dry red chilli - 1 [ broken ]
• Coconut oil - 2 tsp
• Fresh curry leaves - little

Grind toghter :

Coconut, cumin seeds, dry red chilli to gether in mixie to a smooth paste

Method :

Pressure cook moong dal and cabbage together adding salt, turmeric and required water. Wait for 2 whistles to come. After the pressure goes, open the lid and add the ground masala to that. Allow to boil for 5 minutes more. If the milakootal becomes thick, add some more water and allow to boil for 3 minutes more in a low flame. Add the seasoning. [ Prepare the seasoning in the coconut oil ]. 

Garnish with fresh curry leaves. Serve with as a main accompaniment for rice with pachadi. Can be served with chapattis also.